Seed Starting Method
Cotton Balls
Soilless Growing Mediums
- Rockwool
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- Dilute with water or add appropriate amount of acid to 5.5-6 when checked by pH paper.
- Place cutting and seeds into the cubes using the pre-made planting hole.
- Add plant food and irrigate as needed to keep the blocks moist, but not excessively.
- Transplant into soil or other system when roots extend 1-inch below the cube.
- Rapid Rooter
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This is peat moss! Peat moss is not very sustainable.
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- Soak plugs in water or mild nutrient solution to re-hydrate.
- Place seed or cutting in center hole of plug.
- Keep about a quarter-inch of water in bottom of tray to maintain plug moisture.
- When roots appear, plugs are ready to be transplanted.