{"product_id":"vidawool-rockwool-block-190-with-hole-6-inch-x-6-inch-x-5-3-inch-512-loose-on-pallet","title":"VidaWool Rockwool Block 190 with Hole, 6 Inch x 6 Inch x 5.3 Inch - 512 Loose on Pallet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2 class=\"fw-bold my-3 fs-1\"\u003eVidaWool. Cultivate With Confidence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVidaWool blocks\u003c\/strong\u003e provide the space and uniform water and nutrient distribution they need to continue thriving in their second stage of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            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.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            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.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003chr\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-3\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits Of VidaWool Rockwool Blocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSink time: \u0026lt; 15 sec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            For reliable saturation and efficient use of water\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater holding capacity: 85–95%\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            Holds moisture and keeps it evenly distributed with Hydro-Xtend™ water dispersion technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling integrity: \u0026gt; 10 lbf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n            Resists punctures for less loss and breakage, when wet and dry.\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 steerability of water content: Water doesn’t just sit in the bottom of the block.\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eFacilitates root development through the entire block.\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            \u003cli\u003eVidaWool growing medium is made from a minimum 70% recycled content and are designed to efficiently hold and use water, complementing sustainable growing operations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 mb-0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"fw-bold text-primary\"\u003eHydro-Xtend\u003c\/span\u003e Water Dispersion Technology\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\n                    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.\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003cp class=\"fw-bold\"\u003eVidaWool with Hydro-Xtend Water Dispersion and Nutrient Availability\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003cul\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eNo dry zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eWater and nutrients evenly dispersed\u003c\/li\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eEven 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:49.16%\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/vidawool-block-water-dispersion.webp?v=1740548644\" class=\"cfresize_300\" title=\"Hydro-Xtend Water Dispersion Technology\" alt=\"Diagram of VidaWools Water Dispersion Technology\" width=\"600\"\u003e\n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n        \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6\"\u003e\n                \u003cp class=\"fs-4 fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eUV Liner\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003cp\u003e\n                    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.\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003cp class=\"fw-bold\"\u003eVidaWool with Hydro-Xtend UV-protection Liner\u003c\/p\u003e\n                \u003cul\u003e\n                    \u003cli\u003eUV-resistant liner to protect root health.\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\u003eLight penetration can promote growth of algae and bacteria, leading to root rot.\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:50.33%\"\u003e\n                    \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/vidawool-block-uv-liner.webp?v=1740548644\" class=\"cfresize_300\" title=\"VidaWool UV Liner\" alt=\"Diagram of VidaWools UV Liner\" 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 mb-0\"\u003eUser Guide for VidaWool Blocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nVidaWool 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.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eStore\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            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. \n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eSaturate and condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            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.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eTransplant plugs\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            Pick and place VidaWool starter plugs directly into the block. No added force or shaping is required. \n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n        \u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eLet's grow\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cp\u003e\n            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.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\n                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.\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\n                                VidaWool 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=\"#\" 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=\"mb-0 text-white\"\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\n                                VidaWool Blocks are ideal for cultivation enterprises looking for reliable, repeatable, and efficient growing media solutions. \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 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=\"\/vidawool-rockwool-slab.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 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\n                                VidaWool 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=\"\/vidawool-rockwool-slab.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 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\n        \u003chr\u003e\n        \u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-3 mb-0\"\u003eSpecifications for VidaWool Rockwool Blocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"row\"\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\u003eVidaWool Block\u003c\/th\u003e\n                            \u003cth\u003eDimensions (in.)\u003c\/th\u003e\n                            \u003cth\u003eBlocks\/Case\u003c\/th\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                    \u003c\/thead\u003e\n                    \u003ctbody\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eBlock 512\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e8\" x 8\" x 8\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e18 per case\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eBlock 256\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e8\" x 8\" x 4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e36 per case\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eBlock 190\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e6\" x 6\" x 5.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e48 per case\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eBlock 190 - Loose\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e6\" x 6\" x 5.3\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e512 Loose on Pallet\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eBlock 144\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e6\" x 6\" x 4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e64 per case\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eBlock 64\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e4\" x 4\" x 4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e144 per case\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eBlock 40\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e4\" x 4\" x 2.5\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e216 per case\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n                \u003c\/table\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\u003eWettability (time required to sink)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 15 sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eWater Holding Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e85–95%\u003c\/td\u003e\n                        \u003c\/tr\u003e\n                        \u003ctr\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003eHandling Integrity (finger puncture resistance)\u003c\/td\u003e\n                            \u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 10 lbf\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    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VidaWool","offers":[{"title":"Block 190 with Hole, 6\" x 6 \" x 5.3\", 512 Loose on Pallet","offer_id":51490092155158,"sku":"1310139","price":1055.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/block_190_6x6x5_3-plt.jpg?v=1778094562","url":"https:\/\/hydrobuilder.com\/products\/vidawool-rockwool-block-190-with-hole-6-inch-x-6-inch-x-5-3-inch-512-loose-on-pallet","provider":"Hydrobuilder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}