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General Hydroponics Rapid Start - 275 ML

General Hydroponics Rapid Start - 275 ML

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Description

General Hydroponics RapidStart® is a rooting enhancer and liquid plant nutrient designed to promote root growth while enhancing plant vigor and yield. It’s a root growth supplement that helps plants develop strong root networks, supporting bigger, more vigorous plants when healthy roots are the priority.

RapidStart® delivers a powerful blend of premium plant extracts, amino acids, and nutrients, built around early root development and lasting root strength. By supporting strong root networks, it helps plants stay steady through demanding growth periods and sets a stronger foundation for overall performance. This is especially valuable when you want the plant’s energy to translate into a fuller, healthier structure above the surface.

General Hydroponics states that RapidStart® stimulates prolific root branching and development of fine root hairs. Those fine root hairs help increase nutrient uptake, which supports more efficient plant nutrition as growth accelerates. The same root-focused support is also positioned to grow healthier, whiter roots, reinforcing the clean, vigorous root-zone look growers aim for in high-performance gardens.

RapidStart® is positioned for timing through the vegetative growth stage and into the early flower stage to continue to promote root development. That stage flexibility keeps it relevant beyond the earliest days, supporting root growth while plants transition into higher demand. For growers looking to keep root development moving forward, this rooting enhancer is built to stay useful across the entire growing cycle.

For a compact facts layer, RapidStart® is listed as 1-0.5-1. The formula’s nutrient sources include mineral inputs such as ammonium phosphate, ammonium nitrate, monopotassium phosphate, and potassium nitrate, paired with the product’s premium plant extracts and amino acids to support root-focused performance.

Media flexibility is a strong advantage here. RapidStart® is suited to rockwool, potting mix, coco, peat lite mix, in-ground soil, and water culture, making it easy to keep the same rooting enhancer across hydroponic and soil-style setups. It’s also positioned for vegetables, herbs, fruits, flowers, and other high value crops, which makes it practical for mixed gardens and production goals alike.

This is a good fit for growers who want a rooting enhancer that supports strong root networks, prolific root branching, and fine root hairs to increase nutrient uptake, especially across coco, rockwool, and water culture systems.

How To Use

How to Use General Hydroponics Rapid Start - 275 ML

Step-by-step mixing and feeding instructions for General Hydroponics Rapid Start - 275 ML.

Mixing & preparation

Fill your reservoir or watering container with clean, room-temperature water first. Shake the bottle of General Hydroponics Rapid Start - 275 ML well before every use. Using the feeding schedule below, measure the recommended dose and add it directly to the water while stirring. Allow the solution to mix fully before adding any other fertilizers, additives, or supplements.

Always add nutrients to water — not the other way around. Mix thoroughly between products to ensure an even, stable nutrient solution.

Week-by-week feeding schedule

Vegetative stage — Rapid Start

  • Week 1: mix 0.26 ml per litre of water or nutrient solution.
  • Week 2: mix 0.26 ml per litre of water or nutrient solution.
  • Week 3: mix 0.26 ml per litre of water or nutrient solution.
  • Week 4: mix 0.26 ml per litre of water or nutrient solution.

Flowering stage — Rapid Start

  • Week 1: mix 0.26 ml per litre of water or nutrient solution.
  • Week 2: mix 0.26 ml per litre of water or nutrient solution.
  • Week 3: do not use this product during this week of flowering.
  • Week 4: do not use this product during this week of flowering.
  • Week 5: do not use this product during this week of flowering.
  • Week 6: do not use this product during this week of flowering.
  • Week 7: do not use this product during this week of flowering.
  • Week 8: do not use this product during this week of flowering.
  • Week 9: do not use this product during this week of flowering.

Tips for best results

  • Maintain pH and EC/ppm within the range recommended for your growing medium and crop.
  • Use fresh nutrient solution whenever possible and avoid leaving mixed solution stagnant for long periods.
  • Store nutrients in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight and extreme temperatures.
  • Keep bottles tightly sealed when not in use to reduce air exposure and preserve product quality.
  • Use clean measuring tools and regularly rinse or clean your reservoir, lines, and irrigation equipment.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Do not mix different nutrients or additives together in concentrated form before adding them to water.
  • Do not exceed the recommended dosage unless you are following a tested, crop-specific feeding plan.
  • Do not skip pH or EC/ppm checks when growing in hydroponic or soilless systems.
  • Do not allow the nutrient solution to freeze or overheat, as this can damage the formulation.
  • Do not ignore the directions on the product label for your specific crop, growth stage, and system type.

Warnings & Safety

Warning – Important Safety Information

This product may cause mild skin irritation and eye irritation. Avoid unnecessary contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Use only as directed.

General safety precautions

Read and follow all instructions on the product label and any accompanying documentation before use. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Do not ingest. Avoid breathing vapours, mist, or dust that may be generated during handling or use.

Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as protective gloves, long sleeves, long pants and closed-toe footwear. When there is a risk of splashing or airborne particles, use safety glasses or other suitable eye and face protection.

First aid – skin contact

IF ON SKIN OR HAIR: Remove contaminated clothing immediately. Rinse skin with clean water for several minutes, then wash with mild soap and water. If irritation or redness develops and persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

First aid – eye contact

IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with clean water for several minutes, keeping eyelids open. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If irritation persists, obtain medical advice.

First aid – ingestion and inhalation

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth thoroughly with water. Do not induce vomiting unless instructed by a medical professional. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.

IF INHALED: Move the person to fresh air and keep them comfortable for breathing. If coughing, breathing difficulty, dizziness or other symptoms occur, seek medical assistance.

Storage and handling

Store this product in its original closed container, in a cool, dry and well-ventilated area. Protect from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight. Keep container tightly sealed when not in use.

Avoid release to drains, natural waterways or outdoor soil. Dispose of unused product and empty containers in accordance with local regulations and the directions on the label.

Important: If medical advice is needed, keep the product label or container available. Always follow the specific instructions and safety recommendations provided by the manufacturer. This safety notice is intended as general guidance and does not replace official label directions or documentation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is ammoniacal nitrogen (N) and why do plants need It?

Ammoniacal Nitrogen (N) is a plant-available form of ammonium (NH₄⁺) that provides a steady, gentle source of nitrogen for healthy green growth. Unlike fast-release nitrogen types, ammoniacal nitrogen feeds plants slowly, helps stabilize root-zone pH, and works well in cooler temperatures. It is commonly used during early vegetative growth because it supports strong leaf development without burning young roots. If plants show pale leaves, slow growth, or weak stems, they may need more available ammoniacal nitrogen.

Why does ammonium molybdate matter if plants only need tiny amounts of molybdenum?

Even in tiny amounts, molybdenum is crucial because it helps plants convert absorbed nitrogen, especially nitrate, into forms they can actually use to build new growth. That makes ammonium molybdate unique from many other micronutrient sources: it supports nitrogen-use efficiency, so a shortage can make plants look nitrogen-deficient even when feeding is adequate, leading to slow growth, pale leaves, and weak vigor unless the bottleneck is fixed.

What makes ammonium nitrate different from other nitrogen ingredients for plant growth?

Ammonium nitrate is unique because it provides nitrogen in two plant-usable forms at once, which can give a fast green-up while still supporting steadier uptake depending on the root-zone conditions. That matters because it can correct true nitrogen shortages quickly, but it also needs careful balance since too much can push overly soft growth and trigger pH drift and nutrient imbalances.

What does available phosphate (P₂O₅) do for plant growth?

Available Phosphate (P₂O₅) supports root development, energy transfer, and early structural growth by providing a form of phosphorus that plants can absorb and use quickly.

Why is molybdenum (Mo) important for plant growth?

Molybdenum is important because it helps plants convert nitrogen into usable building blocks for chlorophyll and growth, and it’s unique from many nutrients because it mainly supports enzyme-driven “nutrient use” rather than directly building plant tissue.

What does nitrate nitrogen (N) do for plants?

Nitrate Nitrogen provides a stable, easy-to-absorb form of nitrogen that supports steady growth, strong foliage, and reliable plant development without sudden nutrient swings.

Why is soluble potash (K2O) important for plants?

Soluble potash (K2O) is important because it helps plants control water use, move sugars to new growth and fruit, and build stronger, higher-quality structure under stress. It’s unique from many other nutrients because it acts more like a regulator and transport helper than a direct “building material,” so the biggest benefits show up as steadier growth, stronger stems, and better finishing instead of just bigger leaves.

Why is total nitrogen (N) important for plant growth, and what makes it different from other nutrients?

Total Nitrogen is important because it directly drives leafy growth, chlorophyll production, and overall growth speed, which sets the pace for the entire plant. It’s unique because the “total” number can include different nitrogen forms that behave differently in the root zone, meaning the same total amount can produce very different results depending on the nitrogen type and plant stage.

What does monopotassium phosphate do for flowering plants?

Monopotassium phosphate provides fast phosphorus and potassium that support energy use, nutrient flow, and bloom development without adding nitrogen, so it helps flowering progress cleanly without pushing extra leafy growth. It’s unique because it delivers a focused PK boost in a highly soluble form, which can correct stage-related demand quickly, but it must be used carefully to avoid potassium-heavy imbalances that can block calcium and magnesium uptake.

Can phosphoric acid cause nutrient lockout?

Yes, it can if it pushes phosphorus too high or drives pH too low, because both conditions can reduce the plant’s ability to take up key micronutrients and calcium even when they’re present in the feed, which makes phosphoric acid uniquely powerful compared with slower, gentler phosphorus sources.

Is potassium nitrate better for quick deficiency correction than other potassium sources?

Potassium nitrate is often better for quick correction when the plant needs both potassium and fast nitrate nitrogen, because it dissolves cleanly and is taken up quickly, unlike potassium sources that don’t supply nitrogen. It’s unique because it can restore leaf color and growth momentum while also improving water regulation, but it can backfire if nitrogen is already high or if salt levels are already stressing the roots.

Safety & Technical Documents

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Nutrient Feed Chart

Vegetative — Rapid Start

Flowering — Rapid Start

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