Items for rock-wool germination:
1) Seeds and Rockwool in an equal ammount. I use the 1 in x 1 in
cubes rockwool cubes 1x1 inch.
2) Water
3) A big enough container to hold the ammount of cubes you use
rooting container.
For this method you shuld first soak your rock-wool for at least an
hour in either aired out water or some sort of non carbonated
spring water. I used snow melt for mine rain and snow have a pH of
5.6 in most parts of the world, but to be sure if you try to use
rain or snow id say do a pH test on it first.
After your rock-wool has soaked for its time gently squeeze out a
little of the water and place your seeds in either side ways
(recomended) or tip (pointed end of the seed) down. I placed my
seeds in sideways, and this is giving the root more of an area to
break out and into the cubes.
Time to cover the seeds with the rock-wool. Many just pinch the
cube togother to close off rooting material, ive found that most
times the cube will open back up as it dries. You have option here
on how to close your seed in the cube some have used things like
rubber bands and paper clips, i like to pull a small piece off of a
corner and press it in the hole with the seed, Thus covering the
seed.
Now your ready for your warm dark spot to germinate. Once you see
some roots through the rock wool you ready to transplant into which
ever growing medium you use. This method of germination can also be
used when cloning too. GREEN-MOJO for
all of you with your sprouts
