PRODUCT: Roots Excelurator (House and Garden)
TESTED: Fall 2009
OVERALL SCORE: 89%
MATT’S SCORE: 90%
GROWER BASIC DATA
What base nutrients did you use while testing this product?
Flora Nova Bloom
Do you grow indoors, outdoors, or in a greenhouse?
Indoors
What type of growth media (if any) do you use to root your cuttings / start your seedlings?
Hydroton and Higromite
What were the typical min and max temperatures in propagation, veg and flower?
65-degrees F (18-degrees C) min.
70 to 75-degrees F (21 to 24-degrees C) max.
What is your water source? (E.g. tap, rainwater, RO-machine)
Tap water
What is the pH of your water? (With no nutrients or additives added)
7.1 to 7.5
What is the EC of your water (with no nutrients or additives added)
80-100 PPM
What cloning product do you normally use (if any)? Gel or powder?
Botanicare gel and Schultz powder
Do you use a cloning machine? Can you briefly describe your cloning method?
Cloning in rockwool with rooting hormone.
FEEDBACK
How long did it take for your cuttings to root? Was this normal?
5-14 days. This is normal.
Was the rooting more or less vigorous / the same?
More vigorous. This is what made the difference with this product.
Did you observe an increase in vigor in your plants in early veg stage?
Absolutely.
Did you notice an increase in root mass compared to untreated cuttings / seedlings?
Yes, especially transitioning into deep water culture.
SUMMARY
Was the product easy to use? Are the manufacturer’s instructions clear and accurate?
Yes, but the label needs imperial as well as metric.
As root mass is proportional to yield, do you think that this product made a difference to the final yield?
Not sure that’s the right question, Everest. Yes, it does, but indirectly. It gave a quicker veg, which gave a better yield eventually. It wasn’t like a bloom booster that simply packs on the weight.
Based on your experiences, do you have any hints and tips on getting the most out of this product?
Using tis product to precondition rockwool with cuttings gives a great head start.
Would you use this product again? Your 250ml sample would cost around US $77 in a store. Is it good value for money?
I tend to pay for quality over price most of the time. If this product has a good shelf life, I would definitely consider it worth the money.
MATT RATES ROOTS EXCELURATOR: 90%
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I agree roots excelurator is a great product. I also highly reccomend H&G’s shooting powder. Do you know if roots excelurator can be used alongside beneficial trichodermas?
Absolutely! Root Excelurator is compatible with a wide range of beneficial bacteria and fungi including Trichodermas. We recommend Great White from Plant Success for your beneficial bacteria additive.
I agree: H&G Excelurator definitely gives the the plant the foundation for a huge yield & whilst boosting the veg period also improves the overall health of the plant, helping protect itself from nasty diseases. Prevention is better than any cure. Excellent product. For my £, H&G are the best you can buy. It will reward you with mouth watering harvests, if the environment is 100%.
Root Excelurator is an amazing product! I work at San Diego Hydroponics & Organics, in San Marcos, CA and I love passing out samples of it, because I always know I’ll be seeing the customer again when they buy their first bottle.