{"product_id":"grodan-gro-block-6in","title":"Grodan Gro Block 6in","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew and improved stone wool substrate with advanced wetting technology from Grodan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing Grodan Gro-Blocks Improved, a product specifically engineered to deliver real results for your crops, developed by plant scientists, researchers, and top growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA core component of the \"Precision Growing\" philosophy, Grodan Gro-Blocks Improved with Advanced Wetting Technology allow you to cultivate more uniform and high-quality crops while using less water and nutrients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row justify-content-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-l-7 col-xl-7\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe uniform distribution of water and nutrients throughout the block allows for more efficient use of the entire substrate volume. Full saturation of the blocks with no dry spots and improved EC control with less water is achieved in the rootzone due to the uniform, optimized wool resulting in a sustainable water and nutrient use. Improved “re-wettability” able to more easily increase water concentration in the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-10 col-md-7 col-l-5 col-xl-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"daspect\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"promoTextDesc\"\u003eReal Improvement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese leading-edge blocks have the optimal fiber structure and physical properties for crop uniformity, more even Water Content (WC) and Electrical Conductivity (EC) distribution throughout the entire block, and the greatest steering capabilities available. Water distribution is more uniform throughout the entire block which is the basis for a well-defined root system with higher capacities for water and nutrient uptake to produce robust and vigorous crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-l-6 col-xl-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"promoTextDesc\"\u003eReal Science\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrodan partnered with the Wageningen University and Research facility in The Netherlands and top growers through North America to identify the optimal stone wool substrate and irrigation strategies for specialty crops. The result of this scientific research and real-world trials is Grodan Gro-Blocks Improved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-sm-12 col-md-12 col-l-6 col-xl-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"promoTextDesc\"\u003eReal Results\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe results of this scientific rigor is Grodan Gro-Blocks Improved with Advanced Wetting Agent. In the scientific, and local grower trials, plants grown in these new blocks has faster rooting-in, higher yields, improved quality, and less water usage throughout the entire crop cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"promoTextDesc\"\u003eWrapped Vs Unwrapped: The blocks that are marked 'wrapped' in the product name indicate they come wrapped in the plastic covering shown in the image. Those marked 'unwrapped' come without any plastic wrapping (not shown)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"promoTextDesc\"\u003eKey Benefits of Grodan Gro-Blocks Improved\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"promoTextDesc\"\u003eExcellent Control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe improved initial saturation and improved water distribution throughout the height of the blocks results in improved root growth, enhanced water holding capabilities and more stable EC behavior in the root zone. This makes it is easier than ever before to control your crop, with even less inputs, from propagation through to harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"promoTextDesc\"\u003eGreater steering possibilities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdvanced technology used in Grodan Gro-Blocks Improved combined with the uniformity of WC and EC throughout the entire block provide better vegetative and generative steering. WC and EC can be adjusted more rapidly and efficiently. This offers additional assurances, such as in the case that the grower would need to adjust root zone WC or EC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"promoTextDesc\"\u003eRoots making better use of entire substrate volume\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the rooting-in and rooting-through plant processes have improved. Trials have repeatedly shown that the initial rooting-in phase in Grodan Gro-Block Improved occurs several days faster, speeding up the vegetative phase and time to harvest. The more effective rooting-through of the entire substrate volume leads to a visible increase of roots and thus, better water and nutrient uptake. Naturally, this results in enhanced plant health and productivity from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"promoTextDesc\"\u003eStronger, more vigorous plant development\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the better developed root system in Grodan Gro-Blocks Improved, the trial results showed improved plant growth, including larger plant size, greater stem thickness and bigger leaves. Ultimately, this can lead to higher yield, while at the same time the stronger, more vigorous plants show increased resistance to disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"promoTextDesc\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSaturate Grodan Gro-Blocks in a nutrient solution of roughly 1.5 EC and 5.5 pH with a course spray or submerged in the solution for up to 2 minutes. Do not over saturate the blocks or leave soaking for extended periods of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasure wet weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasure the weight of the block at saturation. Compare this weight to the weight of the blocks throughout the growing cycle. When the WC of the block is 55% to 65% apply the first irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInsert the well rooted Grodan Starter Plug into the hole of the saturated Gro-Block\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIrrigation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe recommend using a pressure compensated drip irrigation system.Grodan White GR-4 and Grodan White GR-10 Gro-Blocks – insert 1 drip stake per blockGrodan White Jumbo and Grodan White Hugo Gro-Blocks – insert 2 drip stakes per block.Volume of irrigation should be 3% to 6% of growing media volume (for example, Grodan White Hugo is 100 mL to 200 mL)Irrigation Volumes (suggested flow rate is 0.5 gph (2 lph):\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cap City Hydro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46965124301012,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/3243\/7716\/files\/hgc713087-01_1.webp?v=1758655074","url":"https:\/\/thegardenworldstore.myshopify.com\/products\/grodan-gro-block-6in","provider":"Garden World","version":"1.0","type":"link"}