Do these cubes biodegrade, i.e. can you plant them in the ground after rooting occurs?
1425172
No, they are for hydroponic use only. Use coco plugs or starter cubes for soil planting outdoors
1425173
I don't believe they are biodegradable. And yes you can just plant it in the ground.
1425174
Although they are made from basalt rock, they do not biodegrade. You can plant them in ground, just be sure to water them consistently and thoroughly until the roots establish themselves in the soil.
1425175
I haven't tried it myself, but I doubt that it would be. It's not a biologically active material (which is great for controlled environments) so there's no reason to think that it would.
1425176
You can plant them in the ground but they will never biodegrade unfortunately. Switch to deep water culture to help environment.
678885
Yes! but these are the small cubes once the roots start to show u place whole small cube with plant into bigger gradon cube
1664992
Personally, I wouldn't. Repot them into different pots a bit larger with cactus/succulent soil. It drains quicker so your plants don't get root rot. Also, the pots they come in are paper thin and these guys grow pretty quick if treated well.
90273
They are good for growing organically, but you have to provide the nutrients. There are none in the cubes. It's just rock wool.
1842022
Put them in the ground now .I used to raise 5 acres in Granger, Indiana I am in california and put some 2 year crowns in 3 mos ago and get some ediible asperugus already .
1103671
I planted seeds directly into the hydroponics Rapid Rooter "plugs" and started them indoors before transferring them into well draining soil outside. They went right from the trays into planters and "took root" right away.
401567
Do you have a warm very sunny place to put them if you plant them if so I would go ahead and plant them if not I would wait and place the cuttings in a cool place until spring. I am certainty not an expert on these but, this is what I would do if I had just received them. Hope this helps!
1755578
I don't think so, but I don't know for sure. Mine only lived a couple months. I've read where they spread so easily that they turn into a nuisance, but I still want the flower, so I'm going to try planting seeds.
21804
They need to be soaked for about 15 minutes in water about every 10 days .. so you could put them in a terrarium and just take them out to soak and then replace them.They shouldn't be planted in soil.
1495804
Hi I put them in water overnight and then planted them. Only one seed sprouted anf it is growing as we speak, at this point it is still only a plant though but I hope to plant it in the ground soon
1861108
I purchased these at the end of last summer. I will be planting them in the next month or so... Who can say after this winter. I am looking forward to get them in the ground but I can't answer this question until then.
284494
Yes. Transplant the seedlings while still in the grow sponge into a pot or planter and the sponges eventually degrade and become part of the soil.
800565
I have sandy soil Myself and they seem to work just fine. You can trap them if You wanna let it become Your "full-time-job". I put "quality" alkaline batteries in and Mine have lasted up till I remove units in early Sept. I plant Mine about 2-3 inches beneath the soil surface and make "SURE" You make a map of where You've planted them. I'll write down for example on a piece of paper 5 feet west of tree and 5 feet south of that. Come Fall You can take a metal rod or screw driver and "prod" the soil till You hear a "clunk". Make sure You keep that "MAP" for Fall removal! My batteries last 4-5 months. These little critters seem to be more active in dry arid conditions I've noted in the past. The dryer the soil the deeper they need to dig for Grubs and nutrients! I've tried Castor Oil and every chemical known to Mankind and to date I'm pretty pleased with results....Don't expect overnight success cause it takes a few weeks before it starts to drive them "nuts". They will move on to another food source such as Your neighbors lawn!
1973842
Yes definitely We start with them together and then when our seeds sprout, we cut the pots to plant them. As long as you pack them with enough dirt and dont over water they will withstand :)
662664
Yes, but it's best plant them in pot at outdoor under shade area. I try indoor, it get very low seed germination rate. Plant them in the pot with plastic bag cover the entire pot. Hope this help.
1135952
No you probably wouldnt put them directly in the pot. Maybe extra large seeds could be done that way but normally you will want to start them in small bio degradable starter pots or jiffy pellets or similar.
511035
No as soon as you put them in the soil, you should water them or make sure the soil is wet when you root them.