Your Guide to Using the steadyGROWpro Blocks
SteadyGROWpro 6" Medius and 8" Maximus blocks are for growing single plants in one single block.
Plants can be grown from cutting or from seed to maturity. Plants can also be started from
steadyGROWpro sheet media or the 4" block and then transplanted to the 6" Medius
and 8" blocks.
Preparation
Thoroughly pre soak brick with water and appropriate nutrient supply from the top.
Check the bottom of the block, and the top of the block, to be sure the entire surface
area of the bottom of the block is wet. Remember, the steadyGROWpro medium will adjust
to the pH value of the water/nutrient supply you are using. Make sure the pH level is
appropriate for the plant you are growing.
Sowing Seeds
You may sow your seed directly into the block. Be sure to punch a hole with a diameter
of roughly ¼" and a depth of roughly ¾". Drop the seed inside the
hole. Do not cover the hole with any other material. Water the seed hole again just
enough to keep the top layer of the block moist. Do not over water. Move forward
with germinating your seed per the specific instructions for your seed variety.
Sticking Cuttings
Cuttings may also be stuck directly into the 6" and 8" steadyGROWpro blocks. The
steadGROWpro block will need to be punched with a hole anywhere from ½" to 1"
in depth. The diameter of your hole should be slightly smaller than the diameter of
your cutting. When sticking the cutting in the block, the fit should be snug, but
not too snug to bruise or damage the cutting. As long as the steadGROWpro block is
still moist to touch along the surface, you will not need to water the block
immediately after sticking. Care for your cutting per the specific instructions of
the plant. As a general rule, keep the surface of the steadGROWpro block moist,
but not soaked.
Transplanting from SteadyGROWpro sheet media, plugs, or 4" blocks
When transplanting from sheet media cells or from plugs, cut a whole in the steadyGROWpro
block so the cell or the plug fits snuggly into the hole. Fill any air space using
left over steadyGROWpro media from the hole you produced. If media is needed, you can
scrape from the surface of the block.
If you are transplanting a plant from a smaller block, just place the smaller block
directly on top of the 6" or 8" steadyGROWpro block.
Watering SteadyGROWpro Medius & Maximus blocks
If watering manually, keep the steadyGROWpro block moist at the top, but not soaked.
If using a drip irrigation system, set your timer to come on often enough to keep
the top of the block moist. This frequency will vary depending on the temperature,
humidity, and amount of light present in your growing environment. SteadyGROWpro 6"
and 8" blocks should always be watered from the top. Do not attempt to sub irrigate
the 6" and 8" blocks. Keep your growing environment clean . Be sure the block can
drain well and it is not sitting in a pool of water. When drip irrigating, change
your water and nutrient supply in your reservoir once per week for maximum
results.
SteadyGROWpro blocks are wrapped with water resistant, eco-friendly material. However,
excessive mouisture contact with the outside of the wrap may create unsightly growth.
Avoid water spillage and contact with the outside wrap to prolong the water resistant
quality of the wraps.
