{"product_id":"eazy-block-propagation-block","title":"Eazy Block Propagation Block – Rooting Blocks for Plants","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAir-pruned roots from the first transplant, with no plastic sleeve\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eEazy Block\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bonded, mostly organic \u003cstrong\u003epropagation block\u003c\/strong\u003e from the makers of Eazy Plug – \u003cstrong\u003e75 x 75 x 65mm\u003c\/strong\u003e, supplied dry, with the same \u003cstrong\u003ebuffered pH and EC\u003c\/strong\u003e and fixed \u003cstrong\u003e20:80 air-to-water ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e as the plugs. It is bonded firmly enough to need no plastic wrap, so when roots reach the outside of the block they meet the air and stop: \u003cstrong\u003eair pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plant answers by branching secondary roots and fine root hairs right through the block, building a dense, absorbent root ball ready for its final pot, slab or system. The square planting hole takes a rooted Eazy Plug straight in, so cuttings and seedlings move up without being disturbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural air pruning\u003c\/strong\u003e – no sleeve, so roots branch inside the block instead of circling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuffered pH 5.8 and EC 1.0\u003c\/strong\u003e – stable conditions from the moment it is wetted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20:80 air-to-water ratio\u003c\/strong\u003e – holds water without going sodden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRe-wets fast\u003c\/strong\u003e – under 15 seconds watered from above, under 90 seconds from below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied dry and light\u003c\/strong\u003e – 35g a block, clean to store with long shelf life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% compostable\u003c\/strong\u003e in ordinary composting conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWeak, circling roots after transplanting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRoots that hit the wall of a plastic pot or a wrapped block keep growing round it, and the plant spends its first days after transplant untangling itself – the classic cause of slow restarts and \u003cstrong\u003etransplant shock\u003c\/strong\u003e. In an Eazy Block the root tips stop at the air and the plant fills the block with fine feeder roots instead, so \u003cstrong\u003eroot development\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003enutrient uptake\u003c\/strong\u003e pick up quickly once it is planted on.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisten:\u003c\/strong\u003e let the blocks soak up water at \u003cstrong\u003epH 5.8\u003c\/strong\u003e (a root stimulator can go in too), then let the excess drain – do not squeeze them, they hold only the water they need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e drop the rooted Eazy Plug, seedling or cutting into the square hole on top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRe-water\u003c\/strong\u003e only when lighter brown patches start to show, and stand the blocks with space between them so the sides stay open to the air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e after about \u003cstrong\u003e5 days\u003c\/strong\u003e re-wet with a light feed at \u003cstrong\u003eEC 1.2–1.4\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epH 5.8\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMove on\u003c\/strong\u003e after roughly \u003cstrong\u003e8–10 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, when roots have filled the block and start to show at the sides – plant the whole block into coco, soil, rockwool or a hydro system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eazy Plug (HGA Garden B.V.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eazy Block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 x 75 x 65mm (7.5 x 7.5 x 6.5cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolume:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.35 L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35g dry, approx. 195g moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 5.8 (buffered)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEC:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1.0 mS\/cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-to-water ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20:80\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRe-wetting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e under 15 seconds from above; under 90 seconds from below\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e ebb and flow, drip (run-to-waste and recirculating), NFT, wick, floating and deep water culture, aquaponics, coco and soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompostable:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100%, no industrial composting needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo the blocks need a plastic wrap?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. Eazy Block is bonded firmly enough to hold together on its own, and leaving the sides open is what lets the roots air-prune.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWill an Eazy Plug fit in the hole?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes – the block is made as the next step for a rooted Eazy Plug, which drops into the planting hole so the roots carry on without disturbance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDo I need to feed straight away?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The block is pre-buffered at EC 1.0, so young plants start on gentle conditions. Eazy Plug advise starting a light feed at EC 1.2–1.4 and pH 5.8 after about five days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails style=\"border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhy is there green on the outside?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eLight falling on the damp, uncovered sides can grow green algae. Eazy Plug say algae is not harmful to the plant in itself, but it can slow water uptake and draws fungus gnats, so shade the area around the blocks (not the plants) to keep it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/eazy-plug-propagation-cubes\" style=\"flex:1 1 240px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:10px 12px;border:1px solid #e6e6e6;border-radius:8px;text-decoration:none;color:inherit;background:#fff;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/eazy-plug-propagation-cubes-bag-x100-pcs.png?v=1787265234\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Eazy Plug Propagation Cubes\" width=\"64\" height=\"64\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:64px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;flex:none;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;\"\u003eEazy Plug Propagation Cubes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eRoot cuttings in plugs, then drop them in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eazy Plug","offers":[{"title":"Box of 160","offer_id":53931120001290,"sku":"PRP-EAZY-002-01","price":148.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/eazy-block-propagation-block-box-of-160-1.jpg?v=1792296050","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/eazy-block-propagation-block","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}