{"product_id":"vidawool-rockwool-starter-plugs-1-5-bag-of-50-pallet-of-20-cases-total-of-1-000-plugs","title":"VidaWool Rockwool Starter Plugs, 1.5\", Bag of 50 - Pallet of 20 Cases ( Total of 1,000 Plugs)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"fw-bold my-3 fs-1\"\u003eVidaWool Starter Plugs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVidaWool Starter Plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e are vital in the first step of your cultivation plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nPlugs provide stability and are designed for a seamless transition to blocks. Predrilled holes (not slits) facilitate precise placement for seeds and clones, and outstanding handling integrity helps keep VidaWool starter plugs intact during the most delicate phase of plant development.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eApplications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nVidaWool starter plugs are ideal for cultivation enterprises looking for repeatable results. Productive and stable, VidaWool starter plugs help protect seeds and clones, getting them off to a strong start and making transplantation into blocks efficient and seamless.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold fs-3\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits Of VidaWool Starter Plugs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSink time: \u0026lt; 3 sec\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFor 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\nHolds moisture and keeps it evenly distributed with Hydro-Xtend™ water dispersion technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandling integrity: 2.4 lbf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nResists 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 use and uptake of water and nutrients for growing plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-drilled holes eliminate guesswork for seed and clone placement.\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\u003cp\u003e\nVidaWool plugs are made from a minimum of 70% recycled content and are designed to efficiently hold and use water, complementing growing operations.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nVidaWool is 100% produced and supported in North America to give you confidence in your mineral wool growing media’s quality and availability.\n\u003c\/p\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 fw-bold mb-0\"\u003ePlug Shape \u0026amp; Insertion Zone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nVidaWool plugs are circular for seamless transitioning to grow blocks and come predrilled for rapid, precise seed or clone placement. Other plugs are slit, weakening the plug’s structure, which can lead to breakage and material waste.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold\"\u003eVidaWool with Hydro-Xtend Plug Shape and Insertion Zone\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise seed or clone placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePredrilled hole.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreater plant stability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug shape optimized for root growth and seamless transition.\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\u003ePrecut slit in other growing media decreases plant stability and makes plugs prone to breakage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare shape compresses media when transitioning into blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlug corners create variation in root growth.\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:75.666%\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/Vidawool-plug-shape-insertion-zone-v3.webp?v=1740548664\" class=\"cfresize_300\" title=\"Plug Shape\" alt=\"VidaWool Plugs vs other plugs\" width=\"600\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fs-4 fw-bold mb-0\"\u003ePlug Transitioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nJust pick–and place. That’s all it takes to transition a VidaWool plug to a block. VidaWool plugs are round for a perfect fit every time. Other growing media require labor-intensive cutting or scoring before transitioning. Don’t hassle with trying to force a square plug into a round hole. Switch to VidaWool.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row pb-4 pb-sm-0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-12 col-lg-6\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold\"\u003eVidaWool with Hydro-Xtend Plug Transitioning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen ready to transition, just pick and place the VidaWool plugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVidaWool plugs are round for a perfect fit.\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\u003eOther plugs require cutting or ripping before transitioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquare plugs not designed to fit into blocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires additional effort to force a square plug into a round hole, compressing surrounding wool and reducing uniformity of the growing media.\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:45.5%\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/Vidawool-plug-transitioning-v2.webp?v=1740548665\" class=\"cfresize_300\" title=\"Plug Transitioning\" alt=\"Diagram of VidaWools Plug Transitioning\" 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 Starter Plugs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nVidaWool starter plugs were developed and are backed by a team of scientists, engineers, researchers, and experts in mineral wool and rock wool products. Third-party analysts and experts validate VidaWool performance and practices, to ensure you can maximize the features of every plug and get your plants started off right. Follow these steps for proper use of VidaWool starter plugs.\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eStore\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nVidaWool starter plugs 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\nSaturate plugs by submerging for up to 15 minutes in a nutrient solution adjusted to a pH of 5.8–6.2.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003ePlace seeds or clones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nUsing the pre-drilled hole as your guide, place seeds or clones into the holes to a depth of 3\/4 to 1 inch. This will allow ample room for root growth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eMaintain moisture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nTo optimize growing conditions, water VidaWool starter plugs when the plugs look or feel dry (irrigation intervals vary based on the environmental conditions of the growing setup).\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"fw-bold mb-0\"\u003eGraduate to blocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nWhen plants are ready, they can be efficiently transplanted to VidaWool blocks. The round shape of VidaWool plugs makes it easy. Just pick and place in the block.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: VidaWool starter plugs resist punctures and maintain handling integrity of 2.4 lbf when wet, but should still be handled with care.\u003c\/em\u003e\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=\"#\" 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 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=\"#\" 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 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=\"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\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=\"\/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\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=\"\/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 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 Starter Plugs\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\u003ePlug 1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5\" Diameter; 1.5\" tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000 per case\u003csup\u003e1\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug 1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5\" Diameter; 1.5\" tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBags of 50\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlug 1.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5\" Diameter; 1.5\" tall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrays of 50\u003csup\u003e3\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 20 cases 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\u003e50 count per bag. 48 bags per case. 20 cases per pallet and 30 pallets per truckload.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003csup\u003e3\u003c\/sup\u003e50 count per tray. 26 trays per case. 20 cases per pallet and 30 pallets per truckload.\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\u003eWettability (time required to sink)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt; 3 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; 2.4 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VidaWool","offers":[{"title":"1.5\" Round - Bag of 50 - Pallet of 20 Cases ( Total of 1,000 Plugs)","offer_id":51655153516822,"sku":"1379688-PLT","price":1.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0910\/5912\/6550\/files\/vidawool_plug_pallet-gigapixel-high_fidelity_v2-3x_e1592d7a-5d60-4dd7-b13c-85d65130a279.jpg?v=1778266742","url":"https:\/\/hydrobuilder.com\/products\/vidawool-rockwool-starter-plugs-1-5-bag-of-50-pallet-of-20-cases-total-of-1-000-plugs","provider":"Hydrobuilder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}