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I also wait until the very last water has been sucked up before applying that first feed after transplant. Usually 3-5 days after they get the new home.
It's shocking how light the blocks get before the plant shows any sign of bad posture or wilt. When I'm using an unfamiliar size block I always keep a dry one around for weight comparison to know when the new transplants need their first dinner. It can be a real tight rope walk that first week, waiting til the last minute to feed, mixing small batches of food for one or two plants, etc, but the pay off is immediate. Speed!
I think a properly watered plant in rockwool can be just as fast and vigorous as one grown dwc. The key is timing the application and volume of your feeds... too much too often can really slow progress, esp in the first few weeks.
It's shocking how light the blocks get before the plant shows any sign of bad posture or wilt. When I'm using an unfamiliar size block I always keep a dry one around for weight comparison to know when the new transplants need their first dinner. It can be a real tight rope walk that first week, waiting til the last minute to feed, mixing small batches of food for one or two plants, etc, but the pay off is immediate. Speed!
I think a properly watered plant in rockwool can be just as fast and vigorous as one grown dwc. The key is timing the application and volume of your feeds... too much too often can really slow progress, esp in the first few weeks.