That sounds about right to me. You never use dirt in Hydro you can get slimy roots growing very fast if you do and that will kill your plant. Dirt bacteria does not like hydro and contaminate your water.
Zandor Reviewed by Zandor on . soil to dro i have a 1 1/2 weeks old seedling and i just got my hydro system, would it be a problem if i transplanted from the bottom of a water bottle( meaning its in very little soil) and plant the glob of dirt and roots in the clay rocks? this is my first hydro grow so i just want to grow this plant for an experiment i already have my nice soil crop 2 weeks from harvest. thanx for your help guys! Rating: 5