suposedly you get a "softer" smoke thru organic growing, and the roots can absorb more solid nutrients... but hydroponic is just so more controlled in my eyes... i don't know.... i am more a fan of the aeroponic method of hydro... which oxygenates the roots more, and you can more accurately and correctly apply fertilzers, hormones, or what have you... AND since you ALWAYS flush a plant before harvest, i don't really see the big issue with chemical ferts... if you do have an issue... they are starting to introduce organic hydroponic solutions.... LASTLY, I have grown a hydro plant next to an organic... and once YOU see the growth difference... you will know the superiority...