{"product_id":"grodan-delta-hugo-6-in-block-6-in-x-6-in-x-6-in-w-hole-copy","title":"Grodan Gro-Block Improved Hugo – 6” x 6” x 6” Rockwool Growing Block","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrodan Gro-Block Improved Hugo – 6” x 6” x 6”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGive your plants room to thrive with Grodan’s Improved Hugo Rockwool Growing Blocks!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Grodan Improved Hugo is a professional-grade, 6” x 6” x 6” rockwool growing block designed to support plants from rooted cuttings through harvest. Popular among hydroponic growers, the Hugo offers an excellent alternative to traditional growing slabs, making it ideal for home gardeners and commercial cultivators alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMade from high-quality, inert rockwool, these blocks provide excellent water retention and air availability, promoting healthy root development while giving growers precise control over nutrients and irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Improved Hugo features enhanced rockwool technology for more uniform water distribution and consistent growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLarge 6” x 6” x 6” Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Supports larger plants throughout their growing cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImproved Water Distribution:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Promotes consistent moisture throughout the growing medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExcellent Water Retention:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Holds substantial moisture while maintaining air space for healthy root development.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreformed Planting Hole:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Makes transplanting rooted cuttings and starter plugs easy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eInert Growing Medium:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Allows complete control over nutrients and pH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatile Applications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Ideal for hydroponics, indoor gardening, and greenhouse cultivation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSlab Alternative:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grow plants directly in individual blocks without requiring traditional rockwool slabs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Prepare Your Nutrient Solution\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMix a balanced hydroponic nutrient solution with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. An EC of approximately 1.5 mS\/cm may be appropriate for established cuttings, depending on the crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Saturate the Block\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThoroughly wet the Hugo block with your nutrient solution using a watering wand or by submerging it for approximately 30 seconds. Allow excess solution to drain before transplanting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Transplant Your Cutting\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eInsert a healthy, well-rooted cutting or starter plug into the preformed planting hole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. Monitor Moisture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAvoid overwatering immediately after transplanting. Allow the block’s weight to decrease approximately 20–30% from its initial saturated weight before applying the next irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. Adjust Irrigation as Plants Grow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAs roots establish and plants mature, gradually increase irrigation frequency based on plant demand, environmental conditions, and block moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Grodan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Gro-Block Improved Hugo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 6” x 6” x 6”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Rockwool (Stone Wool)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Hole:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNutrient Content:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Inert (requires fertilization)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Hydroponics, indoor gardening, greenhouse cultivation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 1 Block\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGrow life where you live.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grodan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50794256334896,"sku":"713086","price":2.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2485\/1572\/files\/Grodan-Rockwool-Hugo-Block-_-6-x-6-x-6.webp?v=1791920579","url":"https:\/\/gard.in\/products\/grodan-delta-hugo-6-in-block-6-in-x-6-in-x-6-in-w-hole-copy","provider":"Gardin Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}