Hydro vs. Organic

[SmokiesBandit]

These comments were definitely most informative. The Bandit is satisfied

[BWC BayArea]

Wouldn't organic hydro be a middle ground for this debate? What are the pros and cons of organic versus chemical hydro?

[Baron]

I tried growing pure organic some years ago. I have also tried many types of hydro systems. Here is what I think:



Soil: I grown soil with organic neuts from Canna that are made for cannabis cultivators and is one of the best brands out there ( atleast for us in Europe, im not sure if it can be bought in US ). I have also used hydroponic neuts in a soil run, works perfect ( not organic ) but there is no different between those neuts.


But


Hydroponic: It is not always the neuts that gives the yield boost it is the method used. Ebb and flood with net pots are the best hydro setup iv used.


pluss:

1. Ebb and flood table has best aircirculation if grown in net pots, much higher air circulation then you can get from any soil grow.

2. You can not overwater your plants as they dry out pretty fast ( usually wilts after 10 hours ), so you give them water at 7h for 15 min 3 times a day.

3. Flushing is SUPER EASY, I can just take my garden hose inside and spray them a while, the water runs into my resovoir.

4. Larger buds, faster growth overall more buds in faster time ( This is proof, Ebb and Flood gives A lot more yield then any other soil grow. My plants LOVES the hydro, I usually have no yellowing leaves any time.

5. You dont need to water them all the time, I usually check the resovoir every week, but I always check out the plants for any pests and such. none so far.

6. Easyer clean up, The garbage is pretty easy to get ridd of between the grows, 16 plants go into 2 small plastic bags ( After buds trimmed off ).

7. You dont waste any neuts as the rest of the neuts are drained back into the resovoir, you only use what the plant drinks, and nothing evaporates into the air. This saves you a lot of money and you can now buy some expensive neuts because of this.




Minus:

1. The biggest problem is the timer, but there are always some timers that are very good and it must be with a battery backup, very important. I always buy a new timer every 3rd month to be sure, then closely watch the first 3 days using this timer before relaxing.

2. Chemicals in the neuts is the issue that scares some growers from using this method. I do understand that some smokers/growers prefer natural weed, but Im not one of them. But I flush my plants for 2 -3 weeks every time to keep it as clean as possible. It takes 2 weeks atleast for the plants to use up the rest of the neuts stored in the stem and leaves.
It is as good as organic allmost ( Atleast the taste is a like ).



I think that sums up my point of view.



I would not go back to soil unless im making seeds ( Im making seeds now )



Baron

[SmokiesBandit]

I have to check on those organic nuets from Canna. But I'm sure I can find a replacement if there not over here. Far as chemicals and taste thats not a problem. They look for smell, high, sight over here.

[bangus]

I appreciate your info,Smokey. As a newbie myself with limited knowledge as well as budget I believe organic will be the way for me to go. Or grow. Lol.

[SmokiesBandit]

I did a harvest this season that should be wrappin up quite nice in a few weeks. Nothin beats mother nature. Unfortunately some places aren't weather friendly year round. Hydro though will get me atleast 4 decent sise grows a year. Plus it's not as laboring

[ClarkKent]

Hey guys I just came over from RIU and there are so many ACTUAL informative topics! I honestly believe that Organic soil or hydro is a choice. I had never grown anything green or otherwise before I started our favorite hobby and I have come to an interesting conclusion.

The end product is what matters, growing is similar to cooking. Everyone has little kinks and ticks and growing either hydro or organic may help different people achieve the results that they want. Its all about what makes you MORE COMFORTABLE.

[BWC BayArea]

Thank u for ur input and welcome to our forums clarkkent. I hope u find all that u look 4 here. What do u prefer soil, hydro, organic?

[ClarkKent]

I am forgetful and I glorify in the efficiency of things. Soil just makes more sense to me somehow (plants grow in dirt durrrrr). I did bubbleponics for a long time actually and I haven't really noticed a difference. Soil is more forgiving, and the power shuts off randomly a couple times a month for at least 15-20 minutes where I live and when I have roots that need oxygenated water and pumps that need electricity.....

[BWC BayArea]

If u like soil there are plenty of grows to check out here if ur interested in learning other growing techniques>Journals in Progress - 420 Magazine. My last grow was a soil grow, U can view it by clicking the "follow my grow (1st journal completed)" in my signature. U plan to start a journal with us? Oh yea and thanks for the + rep.