rockwool or other?

[OLDJIMMYBONES]

vermiculite? this what you talking about in the pic? + plant 4 weeks

[GodBud]

Yeah thats it. I pack a little vermic in a small hole through some very stratigically engineered hydroton placement hehe 1/4 " deep seed plant. Just enough to getter rollin then them roots just take over! I am very pleased with these 2 mediums! Effortless! Automatic timer for lights/water. Meter for Ph and ppm the rest is history. Got some Jack Herer goin. Hope it turns out awe ite............

Peace

[Max Blast]

For anyone to say "Never Ever use Rockwool" is absolutely laughable.

Many of the biggest production growers out there use nothing but Rockwool in one form or another with astonishing results. I have used dirt, perlite, perlite/vermiculite mixes and Rockwool all with great success.

I am just a small grower but I have personally witnessed some very large poduction grows and it realy comes down to observation and learning regarding the use of any medium.

It is really too bad that many on these forums spout out mis-information based upon hearsay and not real growing experience. Even those with experience are really just giving their own personal preferences.

Rockwool is fine, Perlite is fine and even dirt is fine if you just spend a little time to learn how to use them.

regards,
Max Blast

[GodBud]

Max your right. I think that most of us that have commented on not liking RW is just our opinion. Although I dont have a ton of experience all I can say is that I have tried RW and Hydroton/vermic mix and I just had better results with the hydrot/vermic but thats just me. Everyone should just stick with what works for them.

Peace

[stinkyattic]

Rockwool cube or slab is fine if you already know what you are doing, know the plant, know def symptoms, are familiar with nute solutions, etc. It's not something I would ever recommend to a beginner, or someone who plans to give plants an extended veg period.
The simple way to use rockwool is plug in rooted clones, flower immediately in SOG, run drip-to waste.
Personally, I prefer hydroton, because it's re-usable and getting rid of spent rockwool slab is gross and icky and can lead to security issues.

[Opie Yutts]

Many of the biggest production growers out there use nothing but Rockwool in one form or another...

It is really too bad that many on these forums spout out mis-information based upon hearsay and not real growing experience.

We are not production growers on this forum, and many of us are beginners.

I must assume that though my input is based on experience, you are referring to me with regards to misinformation. Could you please point out where I was wrong, so that I can learn from my mistakes?

[Max Blast]

Opie, I believe it was the "NEVER USE ROCKWOOL ... EVER" part that got my attention.

Also I think you might be surprised by how many production growers are here from time to time.

BTW ... I really liked your stadium grom pics. I am a scrog grower and love the increased production it gives. Does away with all the light pnetration issues. Also great for when limited vertical growing space is available.

Stinky brings up a good point regarding the disposal of the rockwool at the end of the grow. That is one reason I prefer Pearlite/Vermiculite combos when possible. Also the Rockwool cubes (4" or 6") are not for very long vegg periods as mentioned.

I have found it is almost immpossible to over-water when using Rockwool unless you have the cube sitting directly in water. Excess water will drain right out the bottom. I water once a day.

regards,
Max Blast

[Opie Yutts]

Max, obviously that was just my opinion, but I am very adamant about it. Like stinky says, rockwool is fine if you've got everything dialed in properly, and you use it properly, but it's definitely not for beginners. A person is much less likely to get screwed over when they make certain mistakes if they are using something other than rockwool. I realize that many people use it and like it, and you gotta use what works for you. Actually, I think I said that somewhere already.

Darn tootin about the scrog/space issue. Thanks for the compliment. Us scroggers need to stick together.

[Opie Yutts]

NEVER DRIVE A FORD, EVER.

Oh boy, this could get good.

[OLDJIMMYBONES]

NEVER DRIVE A FORD, EVER.

Oh boy, this could get good.

Opie, I believe it was the "NEVER DRIVE A FORD, EVER." part that got my attention.

a lot of people drive fords and i think you saying that is ridiculous and unacceptable, j/k im bored