Can Homemade pH Up Beat the Big Brands?

Welcome back to the channel! Today, I'm tackling a highly requested comparison between General Hydroponics pH Up and my own homemade potassium carbonate solution. One of my loyal viewers, Ron, asked for this, and I'm excited to share the results with all of you. We set up an identical hydroponic experiment using two pales, each receiving the same nutrient mix, radishes, and peas. The goal was to see not only which solution was more effective at adjusting pH but also which offered better pH stability and overall plant growth throughout the four-week grow cycle. I carefully monitored pH and EC levels, making adjustments when necessary, and documented every step. You'll see my initial setup, how I prepared the nutrient solutions, the plants germinating, and finally, the big reveal of the harvest and root systems. I even share an "oops" moment where I almost forgot an important measurement! Stick around to discover if my homemade pH Up can truly compete with a commercial product and if it's worth making the switch for your own hydroponic system. Affiliate Link Digital Scale - https://amzn.to/3Z2g1Kd Great White - https://amzn.to/4jCJUZv Hygrozyme - https://amzn.to/42ewnBx Plant Success Great White - https://amzn.to/3ygXv25 Apera PH60 - https://amzn.to/4haq1Io Apera EC60 - https://amzn.to/40BvzVh Masterblend - https://amzn.to/3otQWph Spider Farmer SF-1000 - https://amzn.to/4fuwP1X As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction: Homemade vs GH pH Up 00:20 - Experiment Setup & Nutrient Mix 01:34 - Initial pH Adjustment & Readings 02:37 - Planting Seeds & Initial Grow 03:37 - Correcting Initial EC Measurement 04:03 - Early Impressions: Homemade pH Stability 04:39 - Plant Germination & Thinning 05:28 - Mid-Grow pH Check & Adjustment 07:23 - Results Day: Visual Growth Comparison 08:00 - Detailed Harvest & Root Analysis 09:12 - Final EC, pH & Nutrient Uptake 10:35 - Data Analysis & pH Stability 11:12 - Final Conclusion & Recommendation 11:48 - Make Your Own pH Up