Grodan rockwool, also known as substrate slabs, are intended for substrate cultivation in professional horticulture. Royal Brinkman offers a wide range of Grodan rockwool; there is a rockwool slab available for every crop.
Grodan rockwool in horticulture
Every grower has his own preference for a specific substrate slab or Grodan rockwool. Growing in Grodan rockwool depends on the crop, cultivation system and strategy and the wish for a wet or dry rockwool slabs. In addition, Grodan rockwool slabs are available for vegetable cultivation, ornamental horticulture and plant cultivation. Moreover, some substrate slabs are used for multiple use, while others are used once only. Our specialists therefore wrote an article about choosing the right substrate slab or Grodan rockwool slab.
Growing in Grodan rockwool slabs
Growing in Grodan rockwool slabs have several advantages. Growing on rockwool gives you more control over the growth of the crop. In addition, rockwool holds water well, it is lighter and cleaner than growing in soil. Grodan substrate slabs are each tailored to your wishes and needs. When you want to use new substrate slabs or Grodan rockwool slabs again, it is important that you take into account a number of points of attention. This way you have to place the rockwool slabs in the right way. It is also important that after placing the Grodan rockwool slabs, you make drainage holes in the slab to drain out the surplus Our specialists wrote an article for
making drain holes in new rockwool slabs or substrate slabs.
Buy substrate slabs
Many growers buy new Grodan substrate mats every year for hygienic reasons. However, the different substrates are very different from each other and therefore you have to take into account several factors. Would you like to buy new rockwool slabs or would you like more advice about the right substrate slab? Then Royal Brinkman is the right place for you. Please contact our crop rotation specialist. He will be happy to advise you on the various types of possibilities.