{"product_id":"plagron-nextgen-growplug","title":"Plagron NextGen Growplug – Coco Peat Rooting Plugs","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFaster, Stronger Roots for Seeds and Cuttings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlagron NextGen Growplug\u003c\/strong\u003e is a ready-to-use propagation plug made from a \u003cstrong\u003e50\/50 blend of buffered, washed coco coir and white peat\u003c\/strong\u003e, lightly pre-fertilised so young plants have something to draw on from the first day. The peat holds moisture while the coco keeps the plug open and airy, giving the \u003cstrong\u003eair\/water balance\u003c\/strong\u003e that drives fast \u003cstrong\u003eroot development\u003c\/strong\u003e, longer roots and more root hairs. Each plug has a \u003cstrong\u003epre-formed hole\u003c\/strong\u003e for a seed or cutting, sits in a tray with drainage holes, and is held together by a binder so it stays in one piece when you lift it out to check roots or transplant it into coco, soil or hydro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50% coco, 50% peat\u003c\/strong\u003e – moisture retention from the peat, open structure from the coco\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightly pre-fertilised\u003c\/strong\u003e with NPK and trace elements to support the first roots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-formed hole\u003c\/strong\u003e – push in fragile cuttings without crushing the stem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBound plug that stays intact\u003c\/strong\u003e – no crumbling and no root damage at transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied dry\u003c\/strong\u003e – light, clean and free of mould until you wet it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage-hole tray\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003e84 plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e that can be cut into smaller sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Do Cuttings Stall in the Wrong Plug?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA plug that stays waterlogged starves the stem of oxygen and invites rot, while one that dries out fast leaves a fresh cutting wilting before it can root. Loose media also crumbles when you move it, tearing the first fine roots and adding \u003cstrong\u003etransplant shock\u003c\/strong\u003e to an already fragile plant. NextGen Growplug's coco\/peat mix holds water without going soggy and keeps air around the stem, and its bound structure means the root ball moves as one piece, so seedlings and cuttings carry on growing instead of stalling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWet the plugs:\u003c\/strong\u003e soak them in water, or water from the top and let the tray drain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e widen the hole slightly if needed, then set the seed or cutting in the pre-formed hole in the middle of each plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeep humidity high:\u003c\/strong\u003e place the tray in a propagator or other humid spot to stop cuttings losing too much water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater when light:\u003c\/strong\u003e re-wet when the plug starts to feel dry or noticeably lighter; never let it dry out completely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed lightly once rooted:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plugs carry a starter charge, but once roots show give a weak nutrient solution at an \u003cstrong\u003eEC below 1.0 mS\/cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant:\u003c\/strong\u003e move the whole plug into your growing medium as soon as roots are visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plagron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50% coconut peat (buffered and washed), 50% peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-fertilisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e NPK with trace elements – N 120 g\/m³, P₂O₅ 60 g\/m³, K₂O 160 g\/m³\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH (1:1.5):\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 (Plagron range 5.1–6.1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEC (1:1.5):\u003c\/strong\u003e below 1 mS\/cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTray format:\u003c\/strong\u003e 84 plugs (12 × 7) in a plastic tray with drainage holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTray size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 54 × 31 cm, 46 mm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e dry, with a pre-formed planting hole in each plug\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse for:\u003c\/strong\u003e seeds and cuttings, before transplanting into coco, soil or hydro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\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 I have to use a whole tray at once?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eNo. The tray is plastic and can be cut into sections, so you only wet and plant as many plugs as you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\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 plugs need feeding?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThey are lightly pre-fertilised, which covers the rooting stage. Once roots appear, Plagron recommends a weak feed with the EC kept below 1 mS\/cm, or transplanting straight into your growing medium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\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;\"\u003eHow often should I water them?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eWater when the plug begins to feel dry or lighter in weight. Keep it evenly moist rather than wet, and do not let it dry out completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\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;\"\u003eWhat can I transplant them into?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe plug stays intact, so it can go straight into coco, soil or a hydro system once roots are visible, with no need to remove it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hcs-related\" style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;margin:12px 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/plagron-nextgen-rooting-gel-150ml\" 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\/plagron-nextgen-rooting-gel-150ml.jpg?v=1787262987\u0026amp;width=160\" alt=\"Plagron NextGen Rooting Gel\" 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;\"\u003ePlagron NextGen Rooting Gel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008d37;\"\u003eDip cuttings before they go into the plug\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Plagron","offers":[{"title":"Box of 10 Trays (840 Plugs)","offer_id":53930902421770,"sku":"PRP-PLAG-001-01","price":147.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0748\/7127\/5786\/files\/plagron-nextgen-growplug-box-of-10-trays-840-plugs-1.jpg?v=1792280304","url":"https:\/\/hydrocropshop.co.uk\/products\/plagron-nextgen-growplug","provider":"Hydro Crop Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}