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VidaWool Product Documents
VidaWool Rockwool Block Data SheetVidaWool. Cultivate With Confidence
VidaWool blocks provide the space and uniform water and nutrient distribution they need to continue thriving in their second stage of life.
Equipped with a UV-protection liner and Hydro-Xtend™ water dispersion technology, VidaWool blocks are intelligently designed to deliver healthy, even root zones and consistent crop performance. Mineral wool growing media helps to give more steerability to the grower and eliminates the messy, time-consuming processes of other growing media, like filling pots and mixing materials.
Applications
VidaWool blocks are ideal for cultivation enterprises looking for reliable, repeatable, and efficient growing media solutions. VidaWool blocks, starter plugs, and slabs are designed to work as a system, for quick transplantation between growth stages that reduces error and guesswork.
Features & Benefits Of VidaWool Rockwool Blocks
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Sink time: < 15 sec
For reliable saturation and efficient use of water -
Water holding capacity: 85–95%
Holds moisture and keeps it evenly distributed with Hydro-Xtend™ water dispersion technology -
Handling integrity: > 10 lbf
Resists punctures for less loss and breakage, when wet and dry.
Additional Features
- Hydro-Xtend water dispersion technology optimizes steerability of water content: Water doesn’t just sit in the bottom of the block.
- Facilitates root development through the entire block.
- Designed to work with three-stage VidaWool™ system to maximize efficient transplant of plugs into blocks, and blocks into slabs.
- Does not have to be stored in a climate-controlled environment.
- VidaWool growing medium is made from a minimum 70% recycled content and are designed to efficiently hold and use water, complementing sustainable growing operations.
Hydro-Xtend Water Dispersion Technology
VidaWool is equipped with Hydro-Xtend™ water dispersion technology to evenly distribute water and nutrients throughout the plug, block or slab. Other growing media demonstrate uneven water and nutrient dispersion creating wet and dry zones which leads to uneven root zones.
VidaWool with Hydro-Xtend Water Dispersion and Nutrient Availability
- No dry zones
- Water and nutrients evenly dispersed
- Even root zone.
UV Liner
VidaWool blocks feature UV-resistant liners to reduce the proliferation of algae and conserve water. Other blocks are wrapped in single-ply, UV-penetrable material that allows light to penetrate, creating the ideal environment for algae growth.
VidaWool with Hydro-Xtend UV-protection Liner
- UV-resistant liner to protect root health.
Other rock wool growing media
- Light penetration can promote growth of algae and bacteria, leading to root rot.
User Guide for VidaWool Blocks
VidaWool performance is validated by third-party experts, that blocks perform as expected during the vital second phase of plant growth. The team of scientists and technicians behind VidaWool have developed these best practices for using your VidaWool blocks.
Store
VidaWool blocks 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.
Saturate and condition
Saturate blocks by submerging for up to 1 minute in a nutrient solution adjusted to a pH of 5.5–6.0. As an alternative, spray with the nutrient solution until the entire block is completely saturated. Allow the blocks to drain for a couple of seconds before positioning them on your growing surface.
Transplant plugs
Pick and place VidaWool starter plugs directly into the block. No added force or shaping is required.
Let's grow
Use your desired fertigation system to help deliver water and nutrients to the VidaWool blocks, and the HydroXtend water dispersion technology designed to distribute it throughout the root zone to help grow healthy plants.
Utilize The Entire Vidawool Rockwool Lineup
A 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.
VidaWool Starter Plugs
VidaWool Plugs are circular for seamless transitioning to grow blocks and come predrilled for rapid, precise seed or clone placement.
VidaWool Starter PlugsVidaWool Blocks
VidaWool Blocks are ideal for cultivation enterprises looking for reliable, repeatable, and efficient growing media solutions.
VidaWool BlocksVidaWool Slabs
VidaWool Slabs are tight wrapped to contain water and nutrients to the root zone. VidaWool slabs feature optional liners for rapid & uniform block placement.
VidaWool SlabsSpecifications for VidaWool Rockwool Blocks
| VidaWool Block | Dimensions (in.) | Blocks/Case |
|---|---|---|
| Block 512 | 8" x 8" x 8" | 18 per case |
| Block 256 | 8" x 8" x 4" | 36 per case |
| Block 190 | 6" x 6" x 5.3" | 48 per case |
| Block 190 - Loose | 6" x 6" x 5.3" | 512 Loose on Pallet |
| Block 144 | 6" x 6" x 4" | 64 per case |
| Block 64 | 4" x 4" x 4" | 144 per case |
| Block 40 | 4" x 4" x 2.5" | 216 per case |
| Parameter | Result |
|---|---|
| Wettability (time required to sink) | < 15 sec |
| Water Holding Capacity | 85–95% |
| Handling Integrity (finger puncture resistance) | > 10 lbf |
| Electric Conductivity — EC | < 0.1 dS/m |
| Heavy Metals | Not detectable levels* |
*Detection limit < 0.05 ppm
| Brand | VidaWool |
|---|---|
| SKU | 1310135-PLT |
| Weight (lb.) | 230.0000 |
| Prop 65 | false |
| Length (in.) | |
| Width (in.) | |
| Height (in.) | |
| Lead Time | 3-5 |
| Hazardous Material | false |
| Shipping Restrictions | AK, HI |
| Case/Pack/Pallet Amount | 480 |
| Grow Media | Rockwool |
| OMRI Certified | |
| Select Rockwool Type | Block 190 with Hole, 6" x 6 " x 5.3", Case of 48 - Pallet of 10 Cases (480 Total Blocks) |
What is the Vidawool Rockwool Block (Block 190, 6 Inch x 6 Inch x 5.3 Inch)?
Vidawool blocks are available in six sizes — 512, 256, 190, 144, 64, and 40 cubic inches. The block number corresponds directly to cubic inches: for example, Block 512 is 8"x8"x8" (8 × 8 × 8 = 512). This version includes a round hole matching Vidawool's round plugs for clean integration between propagation and this stage.
What is Hydro Extend technology?
Hydro Extend is Vidawool's proprietary technology built into its blocks and slabs. It ensures even water and nutrient dispersion throughout the substrate, eliminating dry pockets and uneven re-saturation — particularly relevant if a customer reports inconsistent results at the corners or edges of blocks.
What is the UV-resistant liner on Vidawool blocks?
Vidawool was first to market with a UV-resistant liner on grow blocks. It blocks UV light from penetrating the block and inhibiting root growth at the edges, letting roots grow fully to the perimeter and maximizing usable substrate volume.
Can this block be finished in-block, or does it need to be transplanted?
Both are supported. Vidawool blocks can be finished through harvest in the block itself, transplanted onto a slab, or stacked on top of each other.
Does Vidawool need to be preconditioned before use?
Yes. The natural pH of Vidawool mineral wool runs 7.0-9.0. Precondition with a pH 5.0-6.0 solution before use to bring the root zone to a target pH that maximizes nutrient availability.
Does Vidawool contain any heavy metals?
No — there are no traceable heavy metals in any Vidawool product.
Who makes Vidawool and where is it manufactured?
Vidawool is a horticultural mineral wool brand owned by Owens Corning, which has manufactured mineral wool products for nearly 100 years. Vidawool is the only rockwool brand manufactured in the United States, produced at a centrally located facility in Missouri for efficient shipping coverage nationwide.