Rooting Media & Propagation Plugs

Give seeds and cuttings the ideal start with our range of rooting media and propagation plugs. Designed to provide the perfect balance of moisture retention and aeration, this specialist media helps encourage fast, healthy root development and consistent early growth.

Our range includes trusted options such as Grodan SBS cubes, Cultiwool CRB plugs, Plug Life trays, and Root Riot plugs — suitable for both seed germination and rooting cuttings.

Rooting media trays provide an easy and reliable way to manage young plants while ensuring uniform moisture levels and strong root formation.

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Cultiwool CRB Trays

Price range: £8.49 through £156.99 Inc VAT
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Grodan – Rockwool SBS Trays

Price range: £0.10 through £190.00 Inc VAT
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Growth Technology – Root Riot

Price range: £5.49 through £19.95 Inc VAT
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Plug Life Bags

Price range: £4.99 through £7.99 Inc VAT
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Plug Life Trays

Price range: £12.49 through £13.49 Inc VAT
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pure harvest tray of 104 coco peat plugs
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Pure Harvest – CocoPeat 8 Plugs

Price range: £11.79 through £109.99 Inc VAT

Why Rooting Media Matters

Successful propagation depends heavily on the quality of the rooting media used. Seeds and cuttings require a stable environment that holds moisture while allowing enough oxygen to reach developing roots.

Specialist propagation plugs and cubes are designed to provide consistent structure and moisture levels, helping improve rooting success and reducing stress on young plants.

Using dedicated rooting media helps growers:

  • Encourage faster root development

  • Maintain consistent moisture levels

  • Improve germination success

  • Reduce transplant stress

  • Produce uniform plant growth

  • Simplify handling and transplanting

Reliable rooting media is one of the simplest ways to improve propagation success and establish stronger plants from the start.

Types of Rooting Media

Our rooting media range includes propagation trays and plug systems designed for consistent results and easy handling.

Propagation Plugs & Cubes

Propagation plugs and cubes provide a stable growing medium that holds moisture while allowing good airflow around developing roots.

Options such as Grodan SBS cubes and Cultiwool CRB plugs are designed for uniform plant development and easy transplanting into larger blocks, pots, or growing systems.

Plug trays like Plug Life and Root Riot Plus provide a convenient solution for managing multiple seedlings or cuttings at once, making them ideal for organised propagation setups.

Easy Transplanting

Rooting plugs and cubes are designed to minimise disturbance during transplanting. Once roots are established, plugs can be transferred directly into larger media or systems without damaging delicate root structures.

This helps young plants establish quickly after transplanting and reduces the risk of transplant shock.

Choosing the Right Rooting Media

The best rooting media depends on your propagation method and the number of plants being grown, and what media you're comfortable working with.

Propagation trays are ideal for starting larger batches of plants, while individual cubes or plugs provide flexibility for smaller setups.

All of the rooting media in this category are designed to provide consistent structure, reliable moisture retention, and easy handling throughout the propagation process.