Hydroponic Grow Media

Types of Hydroponic Grow Media-

 

Debating on which hydroponic grow media to use in your commercial crop production facility, greenhouse, or indoor farm? Stonewool, coco coir, grow stones, or other type of hydroponic grow media? For large-scale grow operations, sometimes a personal preference is simply not cost-effective and the substrate may need to be upgraded to keep up with the times and rising costs. These days, one of the most popular types of grow media that is being used by commercial and industrial cultivators is in fact stonewool grow media. The reasons: ease of use, efficiency, cost savings.

Popular Types of Hydroponic Grow Media for Commercial and Industrial Operations

Stonewool Grow Media- stonewool over the years has gained in popularity among large scale growers for a number of reasons.Depending on the source of raw materials and how the grow media products are manufactured will largely play into how well the product performs. With manufacturers that have to at least comply with regulations, a commercial grower could expect at least the stonewool grow media product to be inert, sterile, and free from any harmful toxins or chemicals. 

Manufacturers such as RedRock Block for example utilize locally sourced raw materials when manufacturing the stonewool grow media products at a regulated plant in North America. RedRock Block also offers commercial and industrial growers a complete line of stonewool grow media products which provides a “one-source” grow media that can be used from seed to harvest. Seed starter plugs, starter trays, starter blocks, multi-size grow blocks, solo slabs and mini solo slabs, and multi-flower grow slabs are all available in bulk at RedRock Block.

Coconut Coir Grow Media-
Coco coir is another very common grow media that commercial and industrial growers prefer to use in their grow operations. Coco coir is made from the husk of coconuts. This type of grow media is completely all natural in most cases, yet sometimes has to be rinsed/washed, and treated due to a high level of salt or an abnormal pH level. Once again, the source of raw materials and manufacturing processes all contribute to the quality of the product.

Grow Stones-
Another popular grow media are clay pebbles or grow stones. These small pebble like grow media is commonly made out of clay or other type of mineral(s). Grow stones and clay pebbles are a great choice for hydroponic grow media, with one of the biggest issues being the actual cost of the product itself. As grow stones and clay pebbles are typically more expensive than stonewool or coco coir, it is less likely to be used at most large-scale cultivation facilities.

Other Types of Grow Media-
Some other types of hydroponic grow media could include perlite, vermiculite, peat moss, custom grow media blends, prepped polystyrene cubes, etc. 

In need of a “rock-solid” supply of high-quality, yet affordable stonewool grow media? Shop RedRock Block’s extensive line of premium and professional grade stonewool grow plugs and mini cubes, stonewool starter blocks, stonewool grow blocks, stonewool grow slabs, and flowering slabs.https://www.redrockblock.com/shop/

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Commercial Grade Stonewool Grow Media- Grow Plugs and Cubes, Stonewool Starter Blocks, Stonewool Grow Blocks, Stonewool Grow Slabs, and Flowering Slabs. The commercial cultivator’s choice for high quality, locally sourced and manufactured stone wool grow media and propagation substrate fit for any grow operation!
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6 Inch Grow Blocks

6x6x6 Grow Blocks

Grow Blocks-

As in the construction industry, the horticulture industries also offer standard sizes or modular and non-modular sized options for a number of products and systems, with grow media being one of those products. Grow media that comes in block form usually refers to stonewool grow media or coco coir grow media.

These types of grow media both come in modular and non modular sizes for use in multiple types of applications. Some of the most common sizes of grow media would be as starter plugs and starter cubes. Starter media usually comes in either loose form, starter trays, or small starter cubes. An example of other standard sizes for larger grow blocks could be 4”x4”x4” grow blocks, 6"x6"x4" grow blocks, 6”x6”x5.3”, 6”x6”x6” , 8”x8”x8”.

The next larger sizes of grow media could be considered as grow slabs in 8”x12”x4”, 8”x12”x6”, 36”x12”x6”, etc.

Once again, there are many different types and sizes of grow media. The above examples are some of the most common sizes utilized in most commercial and industrial grow operations.

6x6x6 Grow Blocks-

One of the most common sizes of grow blocks is the 6”x6”x6” grow block. This size works for a lot of different types of plants and applications, everything from flowers to small shrubs and trees, a 6 inch by 6 inch grow block is fairly universal in terms of being able to grow many types of plants. Some 6” grow blocks also come pre-manufactured with holes for either starter plugs or small starter cubes to fit directly into when it comes time to transplant into a larger grow media product.

Types of 6 inch Grow Blocks-

Similar to other sizes of grow blocks and starter grow blocks, 6 inch grow blocks also come in a variety of different shapes, sizes, and designs. Two of the most common types of 6 inch grow blocks are stonewool grow blocks and coco coir blocks or coco coir bags. Stonewool grow blocks typically come in a solid form wrapped in UV protection, and are either solid, have a round precut hole, or have a square precut hole on the top of the grow block to accept smaller grow blocks and starter cubes. Coco Coir in most cases comes in solid form wrapped in UV protection film, or in a loose fill UV protected grow bag.

Wholesale 6x6x6 Grow Blocks-

Commercial and industrial size growers that are looking for some of the highest quality 6 inch grow blocks from a manufacturer that also offers a complete line of precut grow blocks, starter cubes, starter blocks, and grow slabs, should check out RedRock Block’s selection of stonewool grow media.

Completely sourced and manufactured in North America to the highest of standards, RedRock Block’s premium line of stonewool grow media offers some of the cleanest, purest, and highest quality stonewool grow media available worldwide.

In need of “rock-solid” sourcing of wholesale stonewool grow media? Call- 1-310-967-2025 for pricing or visit- https://www.redrockblock.com/shop/
 

About RedRock Block- 

Commercial Grade Stonewool Grow Media-  Grow Plugs and Cubes, Stonewool Starter Blocks, Stonewool Grow Blocks, Stonewool Grow Slabs, and Flowering Slabs. The commercial cultivator’s choice for high quality, locally sourced and manufactured stone wool grow media and propagation substrate fit for any grow operation! https://redrockblock.com

Call- 1-310-967-2025