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Continue shoppingA frequently asked question in professional horticulture. Let's explain the difference between the material and the brand.
No, stone wool and ROCKWOOL are not the same. Stone wool is a material, while ROCKWOOL is a brand name.
Stone wool is a mineral fiber material made by melting basalt (volcanic rock) at very high temperatures (about 1,500°C) and then spinning it into fibers.
ROCKWOOL is a Danish company and brand name that produces stone wool products. It is the world's largest manufacturer of stone wool insulation and growing products.
Just as Kleenex is a brand name for tissues, ROCKWOOL is a brand name for stone wool. The brand is so dominant that people often say 'ROCKWOOL' when they mean stone wool.
Although ROCKWOOL is the most well-known, there are more manufacturers of stone wool products:
In professional horticulture, stone wool is mainly used as a growing substrate. It offers excellent properties for hydroponics and is widely used in:
At Lumora we offer professional stone wool plugs with FP 12+ technology for optimal growing results.
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