Quote Originally Posted by klondike_bar
any idea yet if the crystals allow the roots easy growth? Ie: faster than soil, slower than hydro?
Not yet, that's what I'm hoping to find out. The crystals have already been proven to be much, much better than soil and the equal of traditional hydroponics with other plants (e.g. tomatoes, lucky bamboo, ivies, and others).

Here's what I think would be cool if the crystals work as a hydroponic medium for cannabis.
  • No pumps. The theory is that the crystals provide enough room and retain enough dissolved oxygen that a pump (air or water) is unnecessary. This means...
  • No leaks. You don't have to worry about leaking around your pump fittings.
  • Fewer root nasties: the crystals are naturally antibacterial and antifungal. (Of course, you still have to worry about algae forming if too much light gets to the crystals.


There's probably more I could add, but I gotta run.