{"product_id":"vidawool-3-inch-short-slab-with-hole-3-h-x-6-w-x-12-l-case-of-48","title":"VidaWool 3 Inch Short Slab with Hole, 3\" (H) x 6\" (W) x 12\" (L) - Case of 48","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"fw-bold my-3 fs-1\"\u003eVidaWool Slabs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVidaWool Slabs\u003c\/strong\u003e provide support for the remainder of the production cycle, giving your plants ample room to flourish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nPlant spacing and placement are critical at this stage, when crowding can result in less-than-optimal crop development. VidaWool slabs make it simple to quickly and accurately transplant blocks and keep plants developing all the way to harvest while minimizing the time and effort spent setting up the room.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nVidaWool slabs are ideal for cultivation enterprises looking for reliable, repeatable, and efficient growing media solutions that help them produce productive results throughout the rowing process. VidaWool starter plugs, blocks, and slabs are designed to work as a system, for a more confident transplantation process that reduces error and protects plants to optimize their growth and your productivity.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-3\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits Of VidaWool Slabs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompressive strength: \u0026gt; 150 lbs\/ft\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVidaWool slabs offers high compression support, to take on more loads from larger plants, bigger root systems, and more water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater holding capacity: 80–90%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nHolds moisture and keeps it evenly distributed with Hydro-Xtend water dispersion technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecovery capacity: \u0026gt; 98%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nResiliency of the VidaWool slabs enables them to bounce back to their original size after being compressed and handled during the setup process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 fw-bold\"\u003eAdditional Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydro-Xtend water dispersion technology optimizes use and uptake of water and nutrients for growing plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to work with three-stage VidaWool system to maximize efficient transplant of plugs into blocks, and blocks into slabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not have to be stored in a climate-controlled environment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVidaWool slabs are made from a minimum of 70% recycled content and are designed to efficiently hold and use water, complementing sustainable growing operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"row pb-4 pb-sm-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fs-4 fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eTight Wrapped Slabs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nVidaWool slabs are tight wrapped to contain water and nutrients to the root zone. Other slabs are flow wrapped, leaving gaps for water to collect away from the root zone and requiring more water to saturate the slab.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold\"\u003eVidaWool with Hydro-Xtend Tight-wrapped Slabs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight-wrapped to keep water and nutrients near the root zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLack of gaps conserves water and nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold\"\u003eOther rock wool growing media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoose gaps in packaging affect moisture retention contributing to uneven water distribution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater and nutrients can drain to gaps away from root zone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"daspect\" style=\"--ratio:52.16%\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/vidawool-slab-tight-wrapped.webp?v=1740548644\" class=\"cfresize_300\" title=\"Tight Wrapped Slabs\" alt=\"VidaWool Tight Wrapped Slabs\" width=\"600\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"row pb-4 pb-sm-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fs-4 fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eBlock Placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nVidaWool slabs feature optional pre-cut liners for rapid and uniform block placement. Every second counts in today’s tight labor market.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nOther growing media require labor-intensive cutting or scoring before blocks can be placed, which can lead to uneven spacing, plant crowding and an unsightly appearance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold\"\u003eVidaWool with Hydro-Xtend Block Placement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional pre-cut slabs for easy, fast, repeatable placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold\"\u003eOther rock wool growing media\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLack of placement guides require additional labor and can lead to plant crowding and an unsightly appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"daspect\" style=\"--ratio:63.5%\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/vidawool-slab-grow-block-placement.webp?v=1740548644\" class=\"cfresize_300\" title=\"Block Placement\" alt=\"Diagram of VidaWool Block Placement\" width=\"600\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-1\"\u003eUser Guide for VidaWool Slabs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nPerformance of VidaWool slabs has been verified by third-party researchers to help ensure you get reliable, repeatable results. Our technical team has prepared these best practices for getting the most from your VidaWool slabs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eStore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nVidaWool slabs do not need to be housed in a climate-controlled environment but should be kept dry until use. Store pallets no more than two high to avoid damage.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eSaturate and condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nPlace the slabs on the growing trays\/benches without cutting any slits in the bottom. Saturate the slab with a nutrient solution adjusted to 5.5–6.0 pH by spraying into the pre-cut block holes. Slabs should be soaked for at least 30 minutes but can be left soaking overnight if preferred.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eCut drainage slits\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nNo more than 24 hours prior to planting, cut slits in the bottom of the slab to allow excess water and nutrient solution to drain out to prevent overwatering.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eTransplant blocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nUsing the pre-cut areas as your guide, move VidaWool blocks directly onto VidaWool slabs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eGraduate to blocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nUse your desired fertigation system to deliver water and nutrients to the VidaWool slab, and the Hydro-Xtend water dispersion technology will distribute it throughout the root zone to grow healthy plants.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"vidawool-lineup\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"fw-bold fs-1\"\u003eUtilize The Entire \u003cspan class=\"text-hbh-green\"\u003eVidawool Rockwool\u003c\/span\u003e Lineup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nA comprehensive system from propagation to harvest that utilizes plugs, blocks, and slabs. They are designed to work together so you can seamlessly graduate plants to their next growing stage.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row my-4 text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card bg-transparent border-0 mx-auto py-4 py-sm-0\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/vidawool-rockwool-round-1-5-inch-propagation-plug.html\" class=\"w-100 shadow text-decoration-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header rounded-top bg-dark p-3 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"mb-0 text-white\"\u003eVidaWool Starter Plugs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body p-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"daspect\" style=\"--ratio:75%\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/VidaWool-Starter-Plugs-Image.webp?v=1740548644\" class=\"cfresize_200\" title=\"VidaWool Starter Plugs\" alt=\"Product image of VidaWool Starter Plugs\" width=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column w-90 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"card-text d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center fs-6 my-4 ratio\" style=\"--bs-aspect-ratio:30%\"\u003e\nVidaWool Plugs are circular for seamless transitioning to grow blocks and come predrilled for rapid, precise seed or clone placement.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/vidawool-rockwool-round-1-5-inch-propagation-plug.html\" class=\"btn bg-hbh-green fw-bold w-75 my-auto mx-auto text-white border-0 py-3 fs-6 rounded hbh-button-shadow text-decoration-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVidaWool Starter Plugs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card bg-transparent border-0 mx-auto py-4 py-sm-0\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/vidawool-rockwool-block.html\" class=\"w-100 shadow text-decoration-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header rounded-top bg-dark p-3 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-white mb-0\"\u003eVidaWool Blocks\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body p-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"daspect\" style=\"--ratio:75%\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/VidaWool-Blocks-Image.webp?v=1740548644\" class=\"cfresize_200\" title=\"VidaWool Blocks\" alt=\"Product image of VidaWool Blocks\" width=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column w-90 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"card-text d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center fs-6 my-4 ratio\" style=\"--bs-aspect-ratio:30%\"\u003e\nVidaWool Blocks are ideal for cultivation enterprises looking for reliable, repeatable, and efficient growing media solutions.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/vidawool-rockwool-block.html\" class=\"btn bg-hbh-green fw-bold w-75 my-auto mx-auto text-white border-0 py-3 fs-6 rounded hbh-button-shadow text-decoration-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVidaWool Blocks\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-md-6 col-lg-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card bg-transparent border-0 mx-auto py-4 py-sm-0\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"w-100 shadow text-decoration-none\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-header rounded-top bg-dark p-3 d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center\"\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"text-white mb-0\"\u003eVidaWool Slabs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card-body p-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"daspect\" style=\"--ratio:75%\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/VidaWool-Slabs-Image.webp?v=1740548644\" class=\"cfresize_200\" title=\"VidaWool Slabs\" alt=\"Product iamge of VidaWool Slabs\" width=\"400\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"d-flex flex-column w-90 m-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"card-text d-flex align-items-center justify-content-center fs-6 my-4 ratio\" style=\"--bs-aspect-ratio:30%\"\u003e\nVidaWool Slabs are tight wrapped to contain water and nutrients to the root zone. VidaWool slabs feature optional liners for rapid \u0026amp; uniform block placement.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"#\" class=\"btn bg-hbh-green fw-bold w-75 my-auto mx-auto text-white border-0 py-3 fs-6 rounded hbh-button-shadow text-decoration-none\"\u003eVidaWool Slabs\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-3 mb-0\"\u003eSpecifications for VidaWool Starter Plugs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 mb-3 mb-sm-0 d-flex flex-column justify-content-between\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"custom-spec-table w-100 text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVidaWool Slabs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBlocks\/Package\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlab Single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" (H) x 8\" (W) x 9.5\" (L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18 per bundle\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort Slab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\" (H) x 6\" (W) x 12\" (L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 per bundle\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\" (H) x 6\" (W) x 36\" (L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 per bundle\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlab Wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\" (H) x 8\" (W) x 36\" (L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 per bundle\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlab Thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4\" (H) x 6\" (W) x 36\" (L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 per bundle\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003ePackaged 32 bundles per pallet and 30 pallets per truck.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003ePackaged 16 bundles per pallet and 34 pallets per truck.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6 mb-3 mb-sm-0\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"custom-spec-table w-100 text-center\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Holding Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80–90%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eResiliency = Recovery Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 98%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompressive Strength 10%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 150 lbs\/ft\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectric Conductivity — EC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 0.1 dS\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavy Metals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot detectable levels*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Detection limit \u0026lt; 0.05 ppm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VidaWool","offers":[{"title":"3 Inch Short Slab with Hole, 3\" (H) x 6\" (W) x 12\" (L) - Case of 48","offer_id":51490091794710,"sku":"1474964","price":98.82,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/vidawoolslab_1_1_5.jpg?v=1778094571","url":"https:\/\/hydrobuilder.com\/products\/vidawool-3-inch-short-slab-with-hole-3-h-x-6-w-x-12-l-case-of-48","provider":"Hydrobuilder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}