Root Stimulator Showdown: Rapid Start vs. Xtreme!

Welcome to another exciting hydroponics experiment! In this video, I'm putting two popular root stimulators, Rapid Start and Mykos, head-to-head to see which one delivers the best results for seedling growth. I've set up a controlled environment, meticulously measuring nutrients, pH, and PPM to ensure a fair comparison. Join me as I walk through the entire process, from preparing the solutions and planting the seeds to observing the fascinating time-lapse growth. I'll reveal the surprising outcomes for buckwheat, daikon radishes, and winter field peas, closely examining both above-ground development and crucial root growth. The final pH and PPM readings will also be analyzed to understand their stability throughout the experiment. While the results were mixed and thought-provoking, I share my honest conclusions and discuss plans for an even more rigorous retest with adjusted nutrient levels. Stick around to discover which product showed promise and what's next in my continuous quest for optimal plant growth! Affiliate Link General Hydroponics Rapid Start - https://amzn.to/3Uaf9hN Extreme Gardening Mykos - https://amzn.to/3TOZswC 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 - Experiment Introduction & Challenge 00:10 - Setting Up the Experiment 00:21 - Nutrient Solution Details 00:39 - Initial pH and PPM Levels 01:00 - Protecting Pumps with Cheesecloth 01:07 - Automated Watering Schedule 01:20 - Applying Seed Treatments 01:56 - Time-lapse Growth & Germination 02:19 - Early Growth Observations 02:36 - Buckwheat Growth Results 02:59 - Daikon Radish Root Analysis 03:29 - Winter Field Peas Performance 03:55 - Final pH & PPM Evaluation 04:01 - Experiment Conclusions & Retest 04:34 - Future Root Growth Experiments