General Hydroponics - Rapid Rooter Plugs

Brand: General Hydroponics

General Hydroponics Rapid Rooter Plugs

Rapid Rooter plugs are a starting medium engineered for robust rooting, made from sphagnum peat moss and composted tree bark bound with plant-derived foam polymers. The proprietary process produces an all-natural, soil-free plug that is a natural alternative to synthetic media such as rockwool. The structure gives an optimal air-to-water balance that supports strong root development while helping prevent root rot and damping off. The plugs are biodegradable and support beneficial microbial activity.

Plugs are soaked in pH-balanced water at around pH 6.0 for roughly two hours and squeezed gently four to five times for uniform moisture without oversaturation. For seed starting, one or two seeds are placed in the pre-drilled hole and covered with torn plug material to keep the seed dark during germination; for propagation, a 2 to 4 in cutting is cut at a 45 degree angle, dipped in rooting gel and inserted into the pre-drilled hole. Keep the plugs moist by bottom-watering with about 1/4 in of standing water and use a humidity dome until roots emerge. Once roots are visible, the entire plug transplants directly into hydroponic systems, coco or soil, and no tedious pH balancing of the medium is required.

Available Options

• 50/Pack (SKU GRRP50)
• 100/Pack (SKU GRRP100)
• 50 Cell Plug Tray (SKU GRR510)
• 1400pc Bulk (SKU GRRPB)

Key Features

• Made from sphagnum peat moss and composted tree bark
• Bound with plant-derived foam polymers, all-natural and soil-free
• Optimal air-to-water balance helps prevent root rot and damping off
• Pre-drilled hole for seeds or cuttings
• Natural alternative to synthetic media such as rockwool
• Biodegradable and supportive of beneficial microbial activity
• Transplants whole into hydroponics, coco coir or soil
• No tedious pH balancing of the plug required

Ideal Applications

• Seed germination trays in propagation areas
• Rooting cuttings under a humidity dome
• Starting plants destined for hydroponic systems
• Transplanting into coco coir or soil containers
• Commercial propagation in controlled-environment agriculture