OASIS WEDGE Growing Medium | 34-Cell - Double Strip - 2 x 17 Configuration

Tapered Wedge Media for Downward Root Development, 34-Cell Double Strip

A flat-bottomed propagation cube gives roots an easy path sideways as well as down, which can slow the transition to a finished, transplant-ready root ball. OASIS WEDGE growing medium tapers in shape from top to bottom, so roots are directed downward as they grow rather than spreading evenly in every direction, supporting faster turnover from sticking to transplant.

This 34-Cell Double Strip in a 2 x 17 configuration doubles the cell count of the single-strip refill option, suited to growers propagating a larger batch in one strip.

Key Features & Benefits

• Tapered Wedge Shape — directs root development downward instead of outward in every direction.
• Minimizes Dibbling at Transplant — the tapered shape needs less hole-preparation work when moving into the next stage.
• Preloaded and Ready to Use — arrives ready for a grower to stick cuttings or sow seed on receipt.
• Standard Strip Configuration — sized to fit standard propagation trays and Smithers-Oasis carrier hardware.

Who Should Use OASIS WEDGE Growing Medium

This medium fits growers who want faster crop turnover from propagation to transplant, since the tapered shape and minimal dibbling requirement cut steps out of the transplant process compared to a flat-bottomed propagation cube.

About Smithers-Oasis

Smithers-Oasis, founded in 1954, develops the OASIS WEDGE line through its Oasis Grower Solutions division, which operates an R&D facility in Kent, Ohio and has more than 55 years of history serving growers across 19-plus countries. The WEDGE line's tapered shape is built specifically around faster downward root development compared to flat-bottomed propagation media.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the tapered shape speed up root development?

The wedge shape narrows toward the bottom, so roots are funneled downward as they grow instead of spreading evenly across a flat base. That downward growth pattern is what supports faster turnover from sticking a cutting or seed to a transplant-ready root ball.

What does 'minimizes dibbling' mean at transplant?

Dibbling refers to pre-poking a hole in the next growing medium before inserting a rooted plug. The WEDGE shape's tapered profile needs less of that hole preparation, since the plug's own shape guides it into place with less manual adjustment.

Does this medium arrive ready to use?

Yes, WEDGE strips are preloaded and ready for a grower to stick cuttings or sow seed on receipt, without needing to pre-soak or prep the medium first. Confirm moisture level before sticking, since preloaded media can vary depending on storage and shipping conditions.

What's the difference between the refill option and a standard strip?

A refill option like the Wedge Medium Only strip is sized to replace the growing medium in specific molded tray part numbers without needing a new tray, while a standard strip like the 34-Cell Double Strip is a complete unit. Match the configuration to whether you're refilling existing trays or starting with new ones.

Can WEDGE medium be used for crops other than what it's positioned for?

The tapered shape and downward-root-direction benefit apply broadly to propagation crops grown from cuttings or seed, not just one specific crop. Cell count and strip configuration are the main factors to match to a particular crop and tray setup.