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		<title>EZ-CLONE: 97% &#8211; Curtis</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Curtis</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Official Grow Report tester Curtis scored the EZ-CLONE at 97%.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>PRODUCT: </strong>EZ-CLONE<strong><br />
TESTED: </strong>Winter 2009<strong><br />
OVERALL SCORE: </strong>90%<strong><br />
CURTIS&#8217;S SCORE: </strong>97%</p>
<h3><strong>GROWER BASIC DATA</strong></h3>
<p><strong>What’s the starting pH, EC and source of your water?</strong><br />
pH: 7.1 (adjusted that to 6.1). 150-175 PPM Municipal tap water.</p>
<p><strong>What’s your normal cloning method? How many days does it usually take for your clones to root?</strong><br />
About 10 days, depending on the plant, with <a title="Curtis's blog post: Rapid Rooters" href="http://urbangardenmagazine.com/2009/12/general-hydroponics-rapid-rooters/" target="_self">my GH Rapid Rooters.</a></p>
<p><strong>What were the min/max temperatures of your cloning environment?</strong><br />
Internal (cloner) water temp: 70/90°F (before putting on 15/15 minute timer for water pump); 72-75°F with the pump timer. External environment: 70-82°F.</p>
<p><strong>Which cloning product(s) did you use? Did you use any other nutrients/additives in the cloning process?</strong><br />
EZ-Clone, Roots Oregonism, Clonex and Schultz Root Hormones.</p>
<h3><strong>FEEDBACK</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Did the EZ-CLONE root cuttings quicker? If so, how much quicker?</strong><br />
Yes, 4 days quicker.</p>
<p><strong>Was the EZ-CLONE easy to set up and use?</strong><br />
Yes.</p>
<p><strong>Were the instructions adequate?</strong><br />
Yes.</p>
<p><strong>Did the cuttings go limp in the EZ-CLONE? Any observations over the first few hours?</strong><br />
No. Normally, all of my cuttings will go limp initially. NOT the case with the EZ-Clone. My cuttings stayed strong with minimal stress.</p>
<p><strong>How vigorous (or otherwise) was the root development? Did the roots look healthy? Airy? Nice and white? How prolific were they?</strong><br />
Nice and white roots. For me, the unusual results were that most of the roots sprouted from within the cracks of the rooting collar.</p>
<p><strong>What did you transfer the clones into? Soil/hydro? What sort of system? Media?</strong><br />
Hydroton in an ebb &amp; flow system.</p>
<p><strong>What base nutrients did you use to grow the clone on?</strong><br />
BC Boost and BC Grow.</p>
<p><strong>What lighting did you use (for rooting and for early veg)?</strong><br />
600 MH.</p>
<p><strong>Did the clones take easily to their new veg environment? Any signs of transplant shock?</strong><br />
Yes, they did. There were some initial signs of transplant shock, but those passed.</p>
<p><strong>How do the regular cuttings compare with the EZ-CLONE cuttings in veg?</strong><br />
No real differences.</p>
<p><strong>Did you take any steps to harden the cuttings up? If so, what?</strong><br />
Yes. Sprayed with a mixture of Superthrive and Vita- Grow Anti-Wilt to encourage rooting.</p>
<h3><strong>SUMMARY</strong></h3>
<p><strong>What do you think of the EZ-CLONE’s build quality? Is it built to last?</strong><br />
Outstanding build quality. The lip running around the unit’s base was a good idea. This kept the water spray flowing back into the unit’s reservoir.</p>
<p><strong>What maintenance did the clones require inside the EZ-CLONE?</strong><br />
Needed to spray the clones with some nutrient foliar spray.</p>
<p><strong>Do you think the EZ-CLONE is good value for money?</strong><br />
Yes, because it allows for relatively care-free cloning. It does pretty well, but so do my beloved GH Rapid Rooters, a seedling tray, and a humidity dome. For commercial growers, this unit is a must-have.</p>
<h3><strong>CURTIS RATES THE EZ-CLONE: 97%</strong></h3>
<p><em><a title="Grow Reports: EZ-CLONE reviews" href="http://urbangardenmagazine.com/grow-reports/ez-clone-grow-report/" target="_self">For additional grow reports on this product, click here.</a><br />
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		<title>EZ-CLONE: 85% &#8211; Wade</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:03:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Grow Reports</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Official Grow Report tester Wade scored the EZ-CLONE at 85%.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>PRODUCT: </strong>EZ-CLONE<strong><br />
TESTED: </strong>Winter 2009<strong><br />
OVERALL SCORE: </strong>90%<strong><br />
WADE&#8217;S SCORE: </strong>85%</p>
<h3><strong>GROWER BASIC DATA</strong></h3>
<p><strong>What’s the starting pH, EC and source of your water?</strong><br />
pH 6.3, EC 210, tap water.</p>
<p><strong>What’s your normal cloning method? How many days does it usually take for your clones to root?</strong><br />
Plugs or cubes, 14 days. Clones are usually ready in 10-20 days, with most ready around 14 days.</p>
<p><strong>What were the min/max temperatures of your cloning environment?</strong><br />
68-75°F</p>
<p><strong>Which cloning product(s) did you use? Did you use any other nutrients/additives in the cloning process?</strong><br />
No cloning products used, no nutrients. 150 ml of 1% Hydrogen Peroxide to treat a minor discoloration on day 3.</p>
<h3><strong>FEEDBACK</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Did the EZ-CLONE root cuttings quicker? If so, how much quicker?</strong><br />
Yes, by several days to a week.</p>
<p><strong>Was the EZ-CLONE easy to set up and use?</strong><br />
It’s easy to assemble, takes a little getting used to, then it becomes easy to use.</p>
<p><strong>Were the instructions adequate? Anything you’d add?</strong><br />
There should be at least 1-2 sheets devoted to troubleshooting-tips, and one for cloning with the device.</p>
<p><strong>Did the cuttings go limp in the EZ-CLONE? Any observations over the first few hours?</strong><br />
No. After the fresh cuttings were inserted into the unit, they did not wilt and then perk back up as usual: they just stayed perky.</p>
<p><strong>How vigorous (or otherwise) was the root development? Did the roots look healthy? Airy? Nice and white? How prolific were they?</strong><br />
The roots were phenomenal! I lifted the cover and saw these bright white, plump, healthy roots. This is why you get an EZ-Clone: you want these roots.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1755 aligncenter" title="EZ-Clone-roots" src="http://urbangardenmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/EZ-Clone-roots-300x199.jpg" alt="EZ-Clone-roots" width="300" height="199" /></p>
<p><strong>What did you transfer the clones into? Soil/hydro? What sort of system? Media?</strong><br />
Some clones in soil, some in hydro.</p>
<p><strong>What base nutrients did you use to grow the clone on?</strong><br />
As the clones were rooted in plain water, I started with a very dilute grow fertilizer, and gradually increased the dose over time.</p>
<p><strong>What lighting did you use (for rooting and for early veg)?</strong><br />
MH 400 Watt raised 3 feet above the unit.</p>
<p><strong>Did the clones take easily to their new veg environment? Any signs of transplant shock?</strong><br />
Little to no transplant shock. Advantages of having better roots became apparent very quickly in the veg stage over more traditional cloning methods.</p>
<p><strong>How do the regular cuttings compare with the EZ-CLONE cuttings in veg?</strong><br />
EZ-Clone cuttings performed better. The roots were easily twice to three times as robust as the traditional clones. 100% rooted in under two weeks.</p>
<p><strong>Did you take any steps to harden the cuttings up? If so, what?</strong><br />
No.</p>
<h3><strong>SUMMARY</strong></h3>
<p><strong>What do you think of the EZ-CLONE’s build quality? Is it built to last?</strong><br />
The overall quality is nice. It seems to be well built enough for several hundred clones.</p>
<p><strong>What maintenance did the clones require inside the EZ-CLONE?</strong><br />
Once properly running, the unit is lower maintenance than my usual method.</p>
<p><strong>Do you think the EZ-CLONE is good value for money?</strong><br />
I think it is a worthwhile investment if you plan on making many clones over the life of the product. The faster rooting time is nice, but the real benefit of the EZ-Clone to me is the superior roots the clones develop.</p>
<h3><strong>WADE RATES THE EZ-CLONE: 85%</strong></h3>
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		<title>EZ-CLONE: 97% &#8211; Jeff</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:02:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Official Grow Report tester Jeff scored the EZ-CLONE at 97%.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>PRODUCT: </strong>EZ-CLONE<strong><br />
TESTED: </strong>Winter 2009<strong><br />
OVERALL SCORE: </strong>90%<strong><br />
JEFF&#8217;S SCORE: </strong>97%</p>
<h3><strong>GROWER BASIC DATA</strong></h3>
<p><strong>What’s the starting pH, EC and source of your water?</strong><br />
pH 6.5, ppm 40, from the tap!</p>
<p><strong>What’s your normal cloning method? How many days does it usually take for your clones to root?</strong><br />
I normally put cuts in rockwool dipped in rooting powder. It takes between 8-14 days to get roots. I have to watch them for wilt and keep moisture in check.</p>
<p><strong>What were the min/max temperatures of your cloning environment?</strong><br />
Min: 70°F<br />
Max: 75°F</p>
<p><strong>Which cloning product(s) did you use? Did you use any other nutrients/additives in the cloning process?</strong><br />
Nada.</p>
<h3><strong>FEEDBACK</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Did the EZ-CLONE root cuttings quicker? If so, how much quicker?</strong><br />
The EZ-Clone rooted one particular cultivar 1 day earlier.</p>
<p><strong>Was the EZ-CLONE easy to set up and use?</strong><br />
Yes.</p>
<p><strong>Were the instructions adequate? Anything you’d add?</strong><br />
Yes &#8211; put pump on timer to keep temps down during days, and only use tap water.</p>
<p><strong>Did the cuttings go limp in the EZ-CLONE? Any observations over the first few hours?</strong><br />
No, the cuttings never went limp.</p>
<p><strong>How vigorous (or otherwise) was the root development? Did the roots look healthy? Airy? Nice and white? How prolific were they?</strong><br />
Roots everywhere, even out of the neoprene inserts. Visible daily growth. Pay attention to not get them caught in the pump!</p>
<p><strong>What did you transfer the clones into? Soil/hydro? What sort of system? Media?</strong><br />
Directly into unamended coconut coir.</p>
<p><strong>What base nutrients did you use to grow the clone on?</strong><br />
GH flora series nutrients.</p>
<p><strong>What lighting did you use (for rooting and for early veg)?</strong><br />
A 2 foot T8 florescent.</p>
<p><strong>Did the clones take easily to their new veg environment? Any signs of transplant shock?</strong><br />
Yes, they continued growing without a hitch. I could see the root growth in a clear cup.</p>
<p><strong>How do the regular cuttings compare with the EZ-CLONE cuttings in veg?</strong><br />
EZ-Clone cuttings didn’t yellow at all, giving them a head start.</p>
<p><strong>Did you take any steps to harden the cuttings up? If so, what?</strong><br />
None.</p>
<h3><strong>SUMMARY</strong></h3>
<p><strong>What do you think of the EZ-CLONE’s build quality? Is it built to last?</strong><br />
The EZ-Clone is a quality item. The tub easily holds 5 gallons and doesn’t flex one bit when the water is sloshing around during transport.</p>
<p><strong>What maintenance did the clones require inside the EZ-CLONE?</strong><br />
No need for upkeep on the cuttings&#8230;nothing could be simpler.</p>
<p><strong>Do you think the EZ-CLONE is good value for money?</strong><br />
Yes, I will never buy rockwool again. I actually am going to buy another EZ-Clone.</p>
<h3><strong>JEFF RATES THE EZ-CLONE: 97%</strong></h3>
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		<title>EZ-CLONE: 85% &#8211; Matt</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:01:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Official Grow Report tester Matt scored the EZ-CLONE at 85%.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>PRODUCT: </strong>EZ-CLONE<strong><br />
TESTED: </strong>Winter 2009<strong><br />
OVERALL SCORE: </strong>90%<strong><br />
MATT&#8217;S SCORE: </strong>85%</p>
<h3><strong>GROWER BASIC DATA</strong></h3>
<p><strong>What’s the starting pH, EC and source of your water?</strong><br />
Tap water. 7.2 pH adjusted to 6.0.</p>
<p><strong>What’s your normal cloning method? How many days does it usually take for your clones to root?</strong><br />
7-14 days in rockwool.</p>
<p><strong>What were the min/max temperatures of your cloning environment?</strong><br />
Between 65-70°F. The pump raised the temp 5-7° when left on 24/7, which could lead to root rot at room temps.</p>
<p><strong>Which cloning product(s) did you use? Did you use any other nutrients/additives in the cloning process?</strong><br />
I used the cloning gel included with the EZ-Cloner.</p>
<h3><strong>FEEDBACK</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Did the EZ-CLONE root cuttings quicker? If so, how much quicker?</strong><br />
The EZ-Clone cut it down to 5-10 days, even with semi-woody cuttings.</p>
<p><strong>Was the EZ-CLONE easy to set up and use?</strong><br />
Yes.</p>
<p><strong>Were the instructions adequate? Anything you’d add?</strong><br />
The instructions were adequate and concise.</p>
<p><strong>Did the cuttings go limp in the EZ-CLONE? Any observations over the first few hours?</strong><br />
There was quite a bit more limpness than with a humidity dome and rockwool, but they bounced back more quickly than rockwool.</p>
<p><strong>How vigorous (or otherwise) was the root development? Did the roots look healthy? Airy? Nice and white? How prolific were they?</strong><br />
The root development was nice and, being well developed, transplanted in to anything hydro with little shock.</p>
<p><strong>What did you transfer the clones into? Soil/hydro? What sort of system? Media?</strong><br />
My grape and Bhut Jolokia cuttings went into Higromite and hydroton in hydro.</p>
<p><strong>What base nutrients did you use to grow the clone on?</strong><br />
None in the EZ-Cloner. Flora Nova after transplant.</p>
<p><strong>What lighting did you use (for rooting and for early veg)?</strong><br />
2x 2’ T5 lights. It was more than adequate.</p>
<p><strong>Did the clones take easily to their new veg environment? Any signs of transplant shock?</strong><br />
Absolutely no transplant shock. It was seamless.</p>
<p><strong>How do the regular cuttings compare with the EZ-CLONE cuttings in veg?</strong><br />
I had a bit of worry with bare roots compared to firmly rooted rockwool. There was very little difference between veg growth after rooting.</p>
<p><strong>Did you take any steps to harden the cuttings up? If so, what?</strong><br />
I didn’t take any steps to harden, but I might mist with water or a wax product to prevent limpness after transplant next time.</p>
<h3><strong>SUMMARY</strong></h3>
<p><strong>What do you think of the EZ-CLONE’s build quality? Is it built to last?</strong><br />
It is probably the best cloner on the market, yet it needs a few tweaks.</p>
<p><strong>What maintenance did the clones require inside the EZ-CLONE?</strong><br />
I put my EZ-Cloner on 15 on/15 off with the pump to save on temps. The neoprene pucks were too tight with fleshy cuttings.</p>
<p><strong>Do you think the EZ-CLONE is good value for money?</strong><br />
I am torn. It gives reliable and fast results, and extremely low transplant shock. 85+ percent of my cuttings were successful. That said, the design needs tweaking.</p>
<h3><strong>MATT RATES THE EZ-CLONE: 85%</strong></h3>
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		<title>EZ-CLONE: 85% &#8211; Eliab</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:00:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Eliab</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Official Grow Report tester Eliab scored the EZ-CLONE at 85%.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>PRODUCT: </strong>EZ-CLONE<strong><br />
TESTED: </strong>Winter 2009<strong><br />
OVERALL SCORE: </strong>90%<strong><br />
ELIAB&#8217;S SCORE: </strong>85%</p>
<h3><strong>GROWER BASIC DATA</strong></h3>
<p><strong>What’s the starting pH, EC and source of your water?</strong><br />
pH: 6.5; EC: 215μS. After additives: pH: 6.3; EC: 343μS (@ a testing temp of 75.4°F).</p>
<p><strong>What’s your normal cloning method? How many days does it usually take for your clones to root?</strong><br />
Cut with sterile scalpel at a 90-degree angle near a node, then dip in Rootech rooting gel. Place in a rockwool or Rapid Rooter plug. 10-12 days.</p>
<p><strong>What were the min/max temperatures of your cloning environment?</strong><br />
Min: 70°F; max: 82°F, but this was brought down by floating a 2-liter soda bottle full of ice. Then corrected to 68-76°F.</p>
<p><strong>Which cloning product(s) did you use? Did you use any other nutrients/additives in the cloning process?</strong><br />
EZ-Clone rooting gel (included with the system), Dyna-Gro’s K-L-N &amp; PyroSol.</p>
<h3><strong>FEEDBACK</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Did the EZ-CLONE root cuttings quicker? If so, how much quicker?</strong><br />
About the same as conventional “rockwool &amp; cloche” method (5-12 days, depending on plant species).</p>
<p><strong>Was the EZ-CLONE easy to set up and use?</strong><br />
Yes!</p>
<p><strong>Were the instructions adequate? Anything you’d add?</strong><br />
Yes. A cloning guide was also available at the manufacturer’s website.</p>
<p><strong>Did the cuttings go limp in the EZ-CLONE? Any observations over the first few hours?</strong><br />
Limpness on some species but didn’t last more than 35 mins after being placed in the EZ-Clone. Stem &amp; leaf turgor promptly returned.</p>
<p><strong>How vigorous (or otherwise) was the root development? Did the roots look healthy? Airy? Nice and white? How prolific were they?</strong><br />
More prolific than what you could initially expect from a rockwool plug; I’ve counted 30-40 root sprouts on a clone.</p>
<p><strong>What did you transfer the clones into? Soil/hydro? What sort of system? Media?</strong><br />
First to 2” tray cells, then to 3” starters &amp; finally to 5 1/2” pots. Botanicare’s Microgarden system with mixed coir, perlite, kenaf chaff (3:1:1) &amp; a dash of fortified reptile sand (3 tbs/coir brick).</p>
<p><strong>What base nutrients did you use to grow the clone on?</strong><br />
GH Maxi Grow for the first 10 days after transplant, then General Organics Bio Thrive Bloom, Bio Root, Bio Weed, &amp; Bio Marine.</p>
<p><strong>What lighting did you use (for rooting and for early veg)?</strong><br />
A 42-W full-spectrum CFL.</p>
<p><strong>Did the clones take easily to their new veg environment? Any signs of transplant shock?</strong><br />
Yes, they did. No signs of transplant shock whatsoever.</p>
<p><strong>How do the regular cuttings compare with the EZ-CLONE cuttings in veg?</strong><br />
EZ-Clone cuttings exhibited vertical growth before the regular cuttings. Initial growth observed 36 hours post-transplant.</p>
<p><strong>Did you take any steps to harden the cuttings up? If so, what?</strong><br />
I removed the cuttings as soon as I saw them develop 2-3” root heads along the cut stem and put them in the medium.</p>
<h3><strong>SUMMARY</strong></h3>
<p><strong>What do you think of the EZ-CLONE’s build quality? Is it built to last?</strong><br />
Top-of-the-line. It’s built to last.</p>
<p><strong>What maintenance did the clones require inside the EZ-CLONE?</strong><br />
Temp control was difficult to maintain. The solution tends to heat up past the 82°F quite easily, which will bring problems to the rooting zone.</p>
<p><strong>Do you think the EZ-CLONE is good value for money?</strong><br />
Absolutely, it’s good value. It rocks!</p>
<h3><strong>ELIAB RATES THE EZ-CLONE: 85%</strong></h3>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:40:50 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>PRODUCT:</strong> Microgarden<strong><br />
TESTED: </strong>Winter 2009<strong><br />
OVERALL SCORE: </strong>89%<strong><br />
ELIAB&#8217;S SCORE: </strong>100%</p>
<h3><strong>FEEDBACK</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Was the system easy to set up and install?</strong><br />
Yes.</p>
<p><strong>Do you think the operating instructions are clear for all levels of grower?<br />
</strong>Yes. What could represent a challenge for the novice (e.g. plumbing fittings) is already pre-assembled.</p>
<p><strong>What growth media did you use?</strong><br />
I used what was included: Ready-Gro mix and silica stones.</p>
<p><strong>What plants did you grow in the system?</strong><br />
Purple bells, Bhut Jolokia, Dorset Naga, &amp; Aji Dulce.</p>
<p><strong>How often were they dripped/flooded?</strong><br />
Flooded every 3.5 hours for 30 minutes, 4 times per light cycle.</p>
<p><strong>Did you use natural light or artificial?</strong><br />
Artificial, under compact fluorescents totaling 7,450 lumens at canopy level.</p>
<p><strong>Were the growth rates satisfactory?</strong><br />
More than satisfactory: it surpassed all my expectations!</p>
<p><strong>Did the system become overcrowded?</strong><br />
Yes, it did, in only 15 days after seedlings were transferred to the system. But that’s a good thing: it translates to rapid, no B.S. growth!</p>
<p><strong>Was it an easy system to maintain? pH, nutrient changes, etc?</strong><br />
Yes. CNS-17, the nutrient sample included, is an excellent hydroponic nutrient &amp; very pH-stable.</p>
<h3><strong>SUMMARY</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Any tweaks you would suggest to the design?</strong><br />
No, these guys thought of everything! For a system its size, it is one tough pony!</p>
<p><strong>How was the harvest?<br />
</strong>I have never tasted more flavorful, redder &amp; fleshy Aji Dulce peppers than those that went into my saucepan today.</p>
<p><strong>Would you use it to grow again?</strong><br />
Are you kidding? This baby’s staying with me for as long as I grow indoors!</p>
<p><strong>Did you use the supplied nutrients with the system? If so, what did you think?</strong><br />
Yes; CNS-17 is awesome. Too bad my local shop does not carry it!</p>
<p><strong>What do you think the ideal application is for this system?</strong><br />
Early veg/rooting cloning (by growing in smaller, shallower planters, removing 2 of the 3 drain extensions &amp; decreasing watering frequency), and for late veg/pre-flowering. Smaller plants like herbs &amp; some orchids may be grown to maturity.</p>
<h3><strong>ELIAB RATES THE MICROGARDEN: 100%</strong></h3>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:39:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Official Grow Report tester Jeff scored the Microgarden at 90%.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>PRODUCT:</strong> Microgarden<strong><br />
TESTED: </strong>Winter 2009<strong><br />
OVERALL SCORE: </strong>89%<strong><br />
JEFF&#8217;S SCORE: </strong>90%</p>
<h3><strong>FEEDBACK</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Was the system easy to set up and install?</strong><br />
Yes, everything was included and easy to locate and set up.</p>
<p><strong>Do you think the operating instructions are clear for all levels of grower?<br />
</strong>Absolutely. Anyone who can put together a cardboard box shouldn’t have any trouble.</p>
<p><strong>What growth media did you use?</strong><br />
Rockwool. I would have used the soil-less mix, but I haven’t used that particular media before and I wanted to use something familiar so that I could see the results as they pertained to my growing style.</p>
<p><strong>What plants did you grow in the system?</strong><br />
I’m vegging 6 cuttings of Bhut Jolokia (ghost pepper) in them as we speak. This is a difficult plant to grow, so ANY success is a great sign.</p>
<p><strong>How often were they dripped/flooded?</strong><br />
Only once per day; they simply didn’t need more.</p>
<p><strong>Did you use natural light or artificial?</strong><br />
Artificial. I’m using daylight T8s with heating mats on the sides of the cabinet because the ghost pepper likes high heat.</p>
<p><strong>Were the growth rates satisfactory?</strong><br />
Yes, they were substantial.</p>
<p><strong>Did the system become overcrowded?</strong><br />
Using only 6 cuttings, no. I’m sure 8 would have fit fine, too.</p>
<p><strong>Was it an easy system to maintain? pH, nutrient changes, etc?</strong><br />
Very easy. The pH adjusters are quite strong and it takes very little to get the job done.</p>
<h3><strong>SUMMARY</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Any tweaks you would suggest to the design?</strong><br />
This thing fits PERFECTLY into the cab I’m using. The bottom half of the cab I use for food storage and the top for growing food!</p>
<p><strong>How was the harvest?<br />
</strong>No harvest yet.</p>
<p><strong>Would you use it to grow again?</strong><br />
Yes, I’m going to use it until the plastic breaks down and collapses! (Possibly in 100+ years!)</p>
<p><strong>Did you use the supplied nutrients with the system? If so, what did you think?</strong><br />
The nutrients worked great. No deficiencies to speak of &#8230; but this is what I’ve come to expect from Botanicare.</p>
<p><strong>What do you think the ideal application is for this system?</strong><br />
Probably good for spices and small food crops from start to finish. Works great for vegging out larger plants before flower phase. For a grower looking for a great micro grow system, this is probably the product to get!</p>
<h3><strong>JEFF RATES THE MICROGARDEN: 90%</strong></h3>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 19:38:47 +0000</pubDate>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>PRODUCT:</strong> Microgarden<strong><br />
TESTED: </strong>Winter 2009<strong><br />
OVERALL SCORE: </strong>89%<strong><br />
WADE&#8217;S SCORE: </strong>92%</p>
<h3><strong>FEEDBACK</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Was the system easy to set up and install?</strong><br />
Yes. You could get it up and running inside of 15 minutes. I leisurely put it together, and I had a good time doing so. Everything fit as it was supposed to, and I didn’t have any trouble with assembly.</p>
<p><strong>Do you think the operating instructions are clear for all levels of grower?<br />
</strong>I was disappointed. This thing is so close to being the perfect beginner kit. I wanted the instructions to hold my hand through the assembly and first grow.</p>
<p><strong>What growth media did you use?</strong><br />
The kit comes with a generous portion of organic soil-less grow substrate, and a bag of pebbles for drainage. I liked it; it appeared to work as well as my current favorite (perlite and clay marbles), and it is a much better choice for beginners.</p>
<p><strong>What plants did you grow in the system?</strong><br />
Tomato Chocolate Cherry because purple tomatoes are cool. Radish Cherriette Hybrid to test root development. Sweet leaf (aka stevia), my new favorite food supplement. Catnip because sometimes kitties need to unwind.</p>
<p><strong>How often were they dripped/flooded?</strong><br />
I checked the moisture level of the pots over time to determine the correct settings. I started with 15 minutes out of every six (lit) hours at the beginning, and ended with fifteen minutes out of every two (lit) hours. At no point did the system appear to need water during dark periods.</p>
<p><strong>Did you use natural light or artificial?</strong><br />
Artificial. 400 watt pass-through vented High Pressure Sodium.</p>
<p><strong>Were the growth rates satisfactory?</strong><br />
Yes. I grew a matching set of clones in soil beside the Microgarden. The Microgarden plants appeared to gain at least two weeks’ worth of growth on the soil plants.</p>
<p><strong>Did the system become overcrowded?</strong><br />
No. The system has space for eight 5” square pots. The pots that come with the kit fit well, and if something happens to one, or if you want to switch plants around, the standard 5” square hydroponic pots also fit just fine. For that matter, the top can hold a standard 1020 tray. With that in mind, you can grow what will fit in a tall 1020 tray (and leave enough space for the tubing). So you could grow one really big plant, or a bunch of little ones, or something in between.</p>
<p><strong>Was it an easy system to maintain? pH, nutrient changes, etc?</strong><br />
Yes. If you plan on draining the nutrient solution while the unit is in use and full of plants, set it above ground level, buy a cheap syphon and a bucket, and drain the nutrient solution into the bucket with the syphon. A less convenient alternative would be to put the drip tubes in a bucket and let the system pump most of the water out (but don’t run too much of the water out, or the pump may be damaged).</p>
<h3><strong>SUMMARY</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Any tweaks you would suggest to the design?</strong><br />
I would have liked some sort of nutrient level markings on the inside of the tank. Also, I thought the build quality of the interior 5” pots could have been a tad better. Compared to the really nice, thick 1/4” ABS plastic used in the rest of the unit they seem pretty average.</p>
<p><strong>How was the harvest?<br />
</strong>Every plant performed well. The tomatoes flourished better than the ones in my backyard (which admittedly received a lot less attention). The radishes were firm, crisp, and healthy, both in appearance and in taste. The sweet leaf was sweet, and the cat is in the other room listening to Jimi Hendrix so I assume the catnip was palatable.</p>
<p><strong>Would you use it to grow again?</strong><br />
Yes. This is my new favorite toy; I’m putting a second unit on the top of my wish list to Santa. Having it built around standard sized measurements means replacement parts are easy and cheap. Even if you are the hardcore DIY type, take a look at buying the shell (but I want the whole kit again).</p>
<p><strong>Did you use the supplied nutrients with the system? If so, what did you think?</strong><br />
The plants seemed to thrive using the included nutrients. I did not flush the system prior to harvest, and I could not taste any hint of fertilizer in the produce. There were no nutrient deficiencies, and no burns surfaced when using the recommended doses.</p>
<p><strong>What do you think the ideal application is for this system?</strong><br />
Hobby use. The size is perfect for a closet or as a stand-alone indoor garden, and the components fit together easily. A great starter for a beginner or addition to an experienced grower’s space.</p>
<h3><strong>WADE RATES THE MICROGARDEN: 92%</strong></h3>
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		<description><![CDATA[Official Grow Report tester Zachary scored the Microgarden at 75%.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>PRODUCT:</strong> Microgarden<strong><br />
TESTED: </strong>Winter 2009<strong><br />
OVERALL SCORE: </strong>89%<strong><br />
ZACHARY&#8217;S SCORE: </strong>75%</p>
<h3><strong>FEEDBACK</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Was the system easy to set up and install?</strong><br />
The system was initially very annoying when trying to shove the drip lines in but other than that it was a breeze. After the first few drip lines, I got the hang of it, but my fingers were hating me afterwards.</p>
<p><strong>Do you think the operating instructions are clear for all levels of grower?<br />
</strong>Yes. This was my first attempt at a drip system, and it was very easy to understand.</p>
<p><strong>What growth media did you use?</strong><br />
I used the soilless mix provided mixed with perlite at a 3:2 soil-less to perlite ratio.</p>
<p><strong>What plants did you grow in the system?</strong><br />
Cleomes.</p>
<p><strong>How often were they dripped/flooded?</strong><br />
I started them once a day, and was able to work with that through the whole cycle.</p>
<p><strong>Did you use natural light or artificial?</strong><br />
Artificial. A Hortilux Blue 400 watt MH bulb for a one week vegetative cycle, and switched to a Hortilux 600 watt HPS for flowering.</p>
<p><strong>Were the growth rates satisfactory?</strong><br />
Yes, the system seemed to perform on par to my usual ebb and flow design. I think if I had added more perlite I could have watered twice a day, and achieved faster growth rates. But I wanted to try the once a day drip.</p>
<p><strong>Did the system become overcrowded?</strong><br />
I did end up taking 2 of the 8 pots out after vegetative growth. I found that 6 plants in this small footprint was plenty cozy. I wouldn’t say over crowded but without pruning I could see things getting bunchy.</p>
<p><strong>Was it an easy system to maintain? pH, nutrient changes, etc?</strong><br />
I completely flushed the soil-less mix before mixing into pots, and I think this made it a lot easier to maintain uniform pH. I changed the reservoir after the first week, due to curiosity, but everything seemed to run fairly effortlessly. I really only checked the pH every other day, and it was usually the same.</p>
<h3><strong>SUMMARY</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Any tweaks you would suggest to the design?</strong><br />
Always add some form of aeration! I don’t know why so many companies are still selling units without aeration kits.</p>
<p><strong>How was the harvest?<br />
</strong>The flowers were beautiful!</p>
<p><strong>Would you use it to grow again?</strong><br />
Sure. I think it is perfect to create a uniform canopy of any smaller crop. It makes a great display for flowers in a window.</p>
<p><strong>Did you use the supplied nutrients with the system? If so, what did you think?</strong><br />
No, I didn’t want to throw too many new variables into the picture, so I stuck with my Dutch Master Gold. I used them at 1/4 strength in the first week, and 50% strength all the way through.</p>
<p><strong>What do you think the ideal application is for this system?</strong><br />
Flowers, or small herb gardens. I think chives and rosemary would be great in this setup all year long.</p>
<p><strong>ZACHARY RATES THE MICROGARDEN: 75% </strong>(&#8221;Only because of such a simple design, and no aeration kit.&#8221;)</p>
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		<title>Roots Excelurator: 90% &#8211; Matt</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:45:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Official Grow Report tester Matt scored Roots Excelurator (House and Garden) at 90%.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>PRODUCT: </strong>Roots Excelurator (<a title="House and Garden website" href="http://www.house-garden.us/" target="_blank">House and Garden</a>)<strong><br />
TESTED: </strong>Fall 2009<strong><br />
OVERALL SCORE: </strong>89%<strong><br />
MATT&#8217;S SCORE: </strong>90%</p>
<h3><strong>GROWER BASIC DATA<br />
</strong></h3>
<p><strong>What base nutrients did you use while testing this product?</strong><br />
Flora Nova Bloom</p>
<p><strong>Do you grow indoors, outdoors, or in a greenhouse?</strong><br />
Indoors</p>
<p><strong>What type of growth media (if any) do you use to root your cuttings / start your seedlings?</strong><br />
Hydroton and Higromite</p>
<p><strong>What were the typical min and max temperatures in propagation, veg and flower?<br />
</strong>65-degrees F (18-degrees C) min.<br />
70 to 75-degrees F (21 to 24-degrees C) max.</p>
<p><strong>What is your water source? (E.g. tap, rainwater, RO-machine)<br />
</strong>Tap water</p>
<p><strong>What is the pH of your water? (With no nutrients or additives added)<br />
</strong>7.1 to 7.5</p>
<p><strong>What is the EC of your water (with no nutrients or additives added)</strong><br />
80-100 PPM</p>
<p><strong>What cloning product do you normally use (if any)? Gel or powder?<br />
</strong>Botanicare gel and Schultz powder</p>
<p><strong>Do you use a cloning machine? Can you briefly describe your cloning method?<br />
</strong>Cloning in rockwool with rooting hormone.</p>
<h3><strong>FEEDBACK</strong></h3>
<p><strong>How long did it take for your cuttings to root? Was this normal?</strong><br />
5-14 days. This is normal.</p>
<p><strong>Was the rooting more or less vigorous / the same?<br />
</strong>More vigorous. This is what made the difference with this product.</p>
<p><strong>Did you observe an increase in vigor in your plants in early veg stage?<br />
</strong>Absolutely.</p>
<p><strong>Did you notice an increase in root mass compared to untreated cuttings / seedlings?</strong><br />
Yes, especially transitioning into deep water culture.</p>
<h3><strong>SUMMARY</strong></h3>
<p><strong>Was the product easy to use? Are the manufacturer&#8217;s instructions clear and accurate?<br />
</strong>Yes, but the label needs imperial as well as metric.</p>
<p><strong>As root mass is proportional to yield, do you think that this product made a difference to the final yield?<br />
</strong>Not sure that&#8217;s the right question, Everest. Yes, it does, but indirectly. It gave a quicker veg, which gave a better yield eventually. It wasn&#8217;t like a bloom booster that simply packs on the weight.</p>
<p><strong>Based on your experiences, do you have any hints and tips on getting the most out of this product?<br />
</strong>Using tis product to precondition rockwool with cuttings gives a great head start.</p>
<p><strong>Would you use this product again? Your 250ml sample would cost around US $77 in a store. Is it good value for money?<br />
</strong>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.</p>
<h3><strong>MATT RATES ROOTS EXCELURATOR: 90%</strong></h3>
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