Is RO Water *Really* Better for Plants?

In this video, I put reverse osmosis water head-to-head against regular tap water in a hydroponics grow test! I wanted to see if using RO water is truly worth the extra effort and cost for growing healthy plants. We set up an identical grow system for both water types, using the same nutrients and seeds like peas, clover, and daikon radishes. I carefully documented the setup process, from preparing the grow medium and irrigation to mixing the Master Blend nutrients and taking initial PPM and pH readings. Watch as I reveal the surprising results after weeks of growth! We'll compare the top growth and root systems of each plant side-by-side, examining everything from pea plants to the edible portions of daikon radishes. You'll see close-ups of the root health and discover which water type delivered the best overall performance in my setup. I also share the final PPM readings and provide an analysis of what these numbers mean for your hydroponic gardening. Stay tuned to find out the unexpected winner and what my next hydroponics experiment will be! Affiliate Link Masterblend - https://amzn.to/3otQWph Plant Success Great White - https://amzn.to/3ygXv25 Spider Farmer SF-1000 - https://amzn.to/4fuwP1X As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Chapters 00:00 - RO vs. Tap Water: Grow Test 00:10 - Experiment Setup: Plants & Sides 00:33 - Grow Medium & Irrigation System 00:48 - Hydroponic Nutrient Mixing 01:14 - Initial PPM & pH Readings 01:43 - Final Pre-Grow Prep & Planting 02:17 - Grow Results: First Look 02:29 - Top Growth Comparison: Pea & Daikon 02:52 - Pea Plant: RO vs. Tap Water 03:32 - Daikon Radish Root Health 03:57 - Daikon Radish: Root Comparison 04:14 - Daikon Edible Portion Winner? 04:44 - Grow System Cleanliness Check 04:54 - Final PPM Readings & Analysis 05:08 - Next Experiment & Outro