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 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, January 30, 2012
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, January 23, 2012 Gro-Cubes™ work great in coco coir
Gro-Cubes™ 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...
Monday, January 16, 2012 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, January 9, 2012 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, January 2, 2012 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, December 26, 2011 Gro-Cubes™ make a great soil amendment.
Gro-Cubes™ make a great soil amendment.
If you are not quite ready to give up potting soil, then consider adding Gro-Cubes to your...
Monday, December 19, 2011 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 12, 2011 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 5, 2011 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, November 28, 2011 Outdoor container planting
Outdoor container planting
If planting in containers outside, use absorbent granulated rockwool. It will require less watering than most potting...
Monday, November 21, 2011 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, November 14, 2011 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, November 7, 2011 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, October 31, 2011 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, October 24, 2011 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...
Monday, October 17, 2011 Cut back and re-grow!
Cut back and re-grow!
If growing an annual, such as petunias, in Grodan Gro-Cubes™, don't change pots or throw it away when it stops...
Monday, October 10, 2011 Orchids and Grodan
Orchids and Grodan
Use up to 30% Grodan Gro-Cubes™ to bark for a great orchid mix. You can also experiment with absorbent granulate by...
Monday, October 3, 2011 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, September 26, 2011 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...
Monday, September 19, 2011 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, September 12, 2011 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, September 5, 2011 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, August 29, 2011 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, August 22, 2011 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, August 15, 2011 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, August 8, 2011 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, August 1, 2011 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...
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