I started using peat starter cubes and stunted every auto I planted. Then I read that’s quit common. So I’m wondering if ROCKWOOL will do the same thing? I understand ROCKWOOL is high in ph and needs to be tamed down.
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Ive had good luck wirh those little jiffy pucks . Just soak them to expand . squeeze excess water out . And pop seed 1/3 to halfway down in and cover it back up. Put in germination tray with lid /light for a week or so
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Every plant I ever started in Jiffy Pucks stunted at about 6” , I have read people have allot of issues with peat. Also lots of people have luck with them. Go figure.
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think the key is to just spritz them with water daily and maybe a splash teaspoon into the coco/peat pod every couple three days . I’ve found a definite correlation of less water equals more growth. keep them in tray and spray mist inside to keep humidity high. i let them hit the top before transplanting to coco or whatever your using. youll see roots busting out all over by then. I’m still a rookie too though lol.
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I dug out some Jiffy peat pellets to give it another shot. Also started 2 other in ROCKWOOL and my grow medium cococoie / perlite . We shell see how it goes.
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Rockwool works just fine. Actually almost bulletproof.
Soak the cubes in phed water with a touch of calmag. A good hour. Squeeze the cube to remove excess water. Reshape it. Poke a hole about 1/4 inch deep. Stick the bean in. Drop it in a solo. Place under mild light with 80° at least.
When sprouts solid stick the rockwool pod with seedling in final pot. Go from there.
Easy peasy. A little acidic in ph is ok. Helps the seed break.
Dont overwater. Dont let dry.
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I just used pucks for the very first time and went 0-6… now I know why 
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