The ROOT!T Dry Peat Free Plug 60 Refill Bag contains 60 peat-free rooting plugs moulded from natural coco coir fibre, enough to fill a 60-cell tray (or two bags will fill five 24-cell trays). Dry plugs are lightweight and can be stored for a long time with no fear of mould development. The bag is re-sealable to keep unused plugs in good condition. We recommend that after insertion into a cell tray, they are left to stand overnight in a solution of ROOT!T First Feed (5ml First Feed to 1 L of water) to fully hydrate before use. The plugs have a stepped dibble (hole) in the top, first a wider hole to accept seed, and beneath that a narrower, deeper hole to accept cuttings. Young plants will root rapidly in the plugs and can be potted on after roots are visible. Plugs are natural and biodegradable and will break down naturally into the substrate or soil.
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Technical Specifications:
FAQs:
Q: How should I prepare my ROOT!T Dry Peat Free Plugs for use?
A: We recommend that you first load them into a cell tray, dibble side up, and hand-water them with a solution of ROOT!T First Feed (5ml First Feed to 1 L of water) to fully hydrate. Allow the plugs to stand for a few hours (ideally overnight) in a shallow pool of the solution, so that they can draw up their full capacity of solution.
Place your prepared seed into the wider, upper part of the dibble, and cover it with a small piece- torn from the outer edge of the plug to block out light. Position your plugs away from draughts, maintaining a temperature of 18°C - 22°C (64°F - 72°F) and keep them moist, but do not overwater. Ideally use a covered propagator. Keep them in a dark place until shoots appear.
Fill the dibble in the top of the plug with ROOT!T Rooting Gel. This is not hormonal, it simply seals around the cut surface of the cutting, aiding uptake of water and defending against dehydration and infection. Insert your prepared cutting into the deeper, narrower part of the dibble until the lowest node is at the top of the plug. Ideally place your cuttings in a covered propagator and keep them in a humid atmosphere at about 22°C (72°F). Do not over water. Allow plenty of sunlight or provide artificial lighting. Roots should appear during the second week.
Key selling points:
- Peat free
- Suitable for propagation from seeds or cuttings
- Made from natural coco fibre, eco-friendly and biodegradable
- Dry, resistant to mould and fungus growth
- Lightweight, easy to store and transport
- Re-sealable bag
Technical Specifications:
- Material: Coco fibre and natural polymer
- Pack quantity: 60 plugs
- Plug size: Ø32mm x 38mm high (Ø1.26” x 1.5”)
FAQs:
Q: How should I prepare my ROOT!T Dry Peat Free Plugs for use?
A: We recommend that you first load them into a cell tray, dibble side up, and hand-water them with a solution of ROOT!T First Feed (5ml First Feed to 1 L of water) to fully hydrate. Allow the plugs to stand for a few hours (ideally overnight) in a shallow pool of the solution, so that they can draw up their full capacity of solution.
Place your prepared seed into the wider, upper part of the dibble, and cover it with a small piece- torn from the outer edge of the plug to block out light. Position your plugs away from draughts, maintaining a temperature of 18°C - 22°C (64°F - 72°F) and keep them moist, but do not overwater. Ideally use a covered propagator. Keep them in a dark place until shoots appear.
Fill the dibble in the top of the plug with ROOT!T Rooting Gel. This is not hormonal, it simply seals around the cut surface of the cutting, aiding uptake of water and defending against dehydration and infection. Insert your prepared cutting into the deeper, narrower part of the dibble until the lowest node is at the top of the plug. Ideally place your cuttings in a covered propagator and keep them in a humid atmosphere at about 22°C (72°F). Do not over water. Allow plenty of sunlight or provide artificial lighting. Roots should appear during the second week.