Didn't have a choice. My grows were outside in the sun and in a place that buckets had to be used. I couldn't bud them indoors for many reasons but with a $70 setup I could create over 40 clones a month to finish during the winter months or beginning summer grows.

Besides, I like soil. The taste may not be up with hydro with a flush, but the quality of the weed was far superior due to the sun. The sun makes the weed so much stronger than HPS lights, from identical clones. I had a guy offer me $75 for about three grams of Papaya if that gives you any idea.