Simple way to elevate rockwool cubes for AIR PRUNING

giantcola

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Hey everyone, I hope this will give a nice idea to every grower that germinates in rock wool.
If you let the cubs sit on the floor or in water the drainage would be much worst and u will not have the same benefit that you get with early air pruning. This results in more roots and more lateral root branching.
I simply put 4 little metal screws at the bottom of the cubes, like that. 3E74B0BA-35FA-4B37-9509-07F5A5CD5701.jpeg1CA4B29F-3ABE-45B1-9DDF-379D14F9D232.jpeg
 

giantcola

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Hahahah what’s wrong with this? I simply went DIY cause that was the easiest way to do it with the stuff I had at home.
Building an elevated wire mesh and secure it one inch or so above the floor would take me more time..
 

2Hearts

Well-Known Member
Theres nothing wrong with it (i suppose) but a simple wire mesh stand used for cooling cakes or your grill pan is preconstucted cheap and of the same dimensions. Just thought id add a simpler method for those not wanting to add stilts to cubes lol.


Hahahah what’s wrong with this? I simply went DIY cause that was the easiest way to do it with the stuff I had at home.
Building an elevated wire mesh and secure it one inch or so above the floor would take me more time..
 
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