Re: Oasis vs. Rock Wool

["Walter Nelson" <wnelson@freedom.cce.cornell.edu>]

my very limited experience validates the rewetting issue with Oasis. 
Keeping it wet is the key to getting roots to move out into the soil from
the cube.  The same limited experience with rock wool finds it easier to
get roots out into the soil from this type of cube.  The possible down
side, depending on ones view is the product is labeled as a carcinogen
 Cheers,
Walter N Nelson
Extension Educator, Horticulture

e-mail wnelson@cce.cornell.edu
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> From: Marty Reichenberger <mreich@terraworld.net>
> To: Florinet <FLORINET@agvax2.ag.ohio-state.edu>
> Subject: Oasis vs. Rock Wool
> Date: August 09, 1998 10:10 AM
> 
> We currently root all of our poinsettias and geraniums in the Oasis
> Wedge and have very good results.  The only problem, especially in the
> summer, is being able to re-wet the medium.  If it dries out what so
> ever, you have to POUR water to it in order to wet it up again.  A
> neighbor down the road uses Rock Wool to root his points, and he showed
> me just how easily it was to re-wet.  My question is are there any
> benefits to staying with the Oasis?  I once heard that it was hard to
> get cuttings to root out into the soil when using Rock Wool......truth
> or a myth???  Any past experiences and suggestions would be
> appreciated!!!!
> 
> Marty Reichenberger
> Green Thumb Greenhouse
> Independence, KS