wilsoncr17
Well-Known Member
Recently I decided I would settle the dispute between hydro and soil, and what produces the best bud, at least for me. Argue the natural or organic constructs of why soil is better, or the control you get with hydro all you want.
The better grow is definitely hydro. Why? In a side by side test (sorry no pictures) I found that as a result of having absolute control in growing environments, as well as having perfect feeding schedule, and being able to get away with a shorter flush, hydroponic growing is far superior to that of soil.
The only drawbacks I have ever encountered in hydroponically growing is that of learning the basics. Avoiding root rot, water temp, pH, etc. All things you should know and understand as a grower anyway. After you learn complete control, and you have complete control, your yields will surprise even yourself.
With soil I encounter similar drawbacks every time and it makes me paranoid. Soil pH is a ridiculous yield inhibitor. Fact of the matter is, with a low pH your plants may not show any signs of defection when in fact they have stopped growing, and if your pH is too low, it is such a pain in the ass to re-regulate a pot full of dirt. you have to worry about becoming root bound. And believe me that last week or two of flushing makes a huge difference when you could be feeding your plants up to the last 2 or 3 days.
Have you ever had a soil plant stay green until a week before harvest only to fatten up tremendously off of the nutrient rich leaves it has never used for reserves. I dare not think so.
Peace
<-----Where are the blunts already?!?!?
The better grow is definitely hydro. Why? In a side by side test (sorry no pictures) I found that as a result of having absolute control in growing environments, as well as having perfect feeding schedule, and being able to get away with a shorter flush, hydroponic growing is far superior to that of soil.
The only drawbacks I have ever encountered in hydroponically growing is that of learning the basics. Avoiding root rot, water temp, pH, etc. All things you should know and understand as a grower anyway. After you learn complete control, and you have complete control, your yields will surprise even yourself.
With soil I encounter similar drawbacks every time and it makes me paranoid. Soil pH is a ridiculous yield inhibitor. Fact of the matter is, with a low pH your plants may not show any signs of defection when in fact they have stopped growing, and if your pH is too low, it is such a pain in the ass to re-regulate a pot full of dirt. you have to worry about becoming root bound. And believe me that last week or two of flushing makes a huge difference when you could be feeding your plants up to the last 2 or 3 days.
Have you ever had a soil plant stay green until a week before harvest only to fatten up tremendously off of the nutrient rich leaves it has never used for reserves. I dare not think so.
Peace <-----Where are the blunts already?!?!?
