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 Growcubes make a great soil amendmentGrowcubes make a great soil amendment. If you are not quite ready to give up potting soil, then consider adding Growcubes to your peat or soil... Monday, December 15, 2008 |
| Not all cuttings like humidity! Not all cuttings like humidity! Normally when you want to root cuttings you put a clear dome over the cuttings to keep high humidity. The second... Monday, December 08, 2008 |
| Growing successfully in Grodan Growing successfully in Grodan Five tips for successful growing on Grodan: As a general rule, you will not need to water the newly... Monday, December 01, 2008 |
| How much should I water? How much should I water? This is probably the most frequent question we get. This is no way of answering this precisely with a short answer. Why... Monday, August 25, 2008 |
| Outdoor container planting Outdoor container planting If planting in containers outside, use absorbent granulated rockwool. It will require less watering than most potting... Monday, August 18, 2008 |
| Leave your succulents thirsty Leave your succulents thirsty Cacti and other succulents growing in Grodan require very little water- even when growing outdoors. Watering once... Monday, August 04, 2008 |
| Slabs for raised bed gardens outside Slabs for raised bed gardens outside Use Grodan slabs to create borders for a raised bed garden. Remove the plastic and anchor the slabs into... Monday, July 07, 2008 |
| Pinch your plants to get more flowers Pinch your plants to get more flowers Pinch off old dead flowers from plants in order to get more and larger blooms. All... Monday, June 30, 2008 |
| Cut back and re-grow! Cut back and re-grow! If growing an annual, such as petunias, in Grodan Growcubes, don’t change pots or throw it away when it stops... Monday, June 23, 2008 |
| Orchids and Grodan Orchids and Grodan Use up to 30% Grodan Growcubes to bark for a great orchid mix. You can also experiment with absorbent granulate by mixing it... Monday, June 16, 2008 |
| Reuse your old Grodan Reuse your old Grodan. Don’t throw away your used stonewool! When done, rip your Grodan up into small pieces and pot up a house plant in... Monday, June 09, 2008 |
| How to avoid 'green slime'. How to avoid 'green slime' Another word for 'green slime' is algae. When you have a light colored surface moist with nutrients and water, you... Tuesday, June 03, 2008 |
| How to keep pH in check when you are not home. How to keep pH in check when you are not home. pH goes up as the plant grows and absorbs plant food. If you a going to be away for more than a... Monday, May 26, 2008 |
| What's up with Organic? What's up with Organic? Organic is the hot topic these days. The thought behind the idea is good, but the terminology is poorly defined and... Monday, May 19, 2008 |
| Ferti-what-shall-man-call-it?? Ferti-what-shall-man-call-it?? What does the word “Fertigate” mean ? It is known among farmers, but you will not find it in your... Monday, May 12, 2008 |
| Why pre-soak Grodan? Why pre-soak Grodan? The purpose of pre-soaking Grodan in pH 5.5 water is to dissolve the lime in the wool. So you soak, then you flush out the... Monday, May 05, 2008 |
| More is not necessarily better! More is not necessarily better! This is especially true when it comes to plant food additives. If you add too many different products you will... Monday, April 28, 2008 |
| Prevention is better Prevention is better Don’t wait till you get swarms of bugs before doing something. It will require harsh pesticides and you may never get... Monday, April 21, 2008 |
| Trouble in Paradise? Trouble in Paradise? The store where you purchased your products can help you. You can also send a question to us through the contact us page.... Monday, April 07, 2008 |
| OMRI (organic) and Eco label what does it mean ? OMRI (organic) and Eco label what does it mean ? Organic is the hot topic these days. The thought behind the idea is good, but the terminology... Monday, March 31, 2008 |
| Need big plants fast? Need big plants fast? Instead of starting from seeds or cuttings, you can buy a small plant in soil (1”-6” pot). Rinse of the soil... Monday, March 24, 2008 |
| Watering Watering You don’t need a fancy automated system to water your plants in Grodan. You can water by hand. Mix plant food in water and add... Monday, March 17, 2008 |
| Keep a diary Keep a diary Consider keeping a journal that lists: the EC, pH, temperature, CO2 & light level each day. This way you can learn from your own... Monday, March 10, 2008 |
| Heal curly leaves Heal curly leaves If the youngest leaves are curled downward, more than likely it indicates a calcium deficiency. If old leaves are curled;... Monday, March 03, 2008 |
| Growcubes work great in coco coir Growcubes work great in coco coir If you need a little more aeration in the coco coir that you are using, consider mixing in a little bit of... Monday, February 25, 2008 |
| Plants started in Grodan can easily be transplanted into coco coir Plants started in Grodan can easily be transplanted into coco coir Use a reputable product such as CocoCanTM Growing Mix which is OMRI certified... Monday, February 18, 2008 |
| Tomatoes need calcium too! Tomatoes need calcium too! Calcium deficiency in humans shows itself in bad bones. In tomatoes and bell peppers you get an ugly rot at the... Monday, February 11, 2008 |
| Choose the right mother plant for your cuttings Choose the right mother plant for your cuttings First, pick a disease-resistant variety. Make sure it looks healthy and it is free of any... Monday, February 04, 2008 |