hydro vs organic

[bluntman2006]

Hydro vs. Organic
I have to respectfully disagree that hydroponics will yield higher than organics. There is a difference between growth rate and the yield. Because something grows faster does not mean it yields more in the same space. If you factor in time for veg growth, hydroponics will have the edge in yield. If you have a separate veg area, that timing issue is irrelevant.

Having greater aromatics is a matter of opinion and relative to growing skill and methods. When done correctly, organics (organic nutrients, soilless mixes) produce buds that smell just as strong as those grown hydroponically. I will concede that hydro-grown plants do have a slightly faster growth rate, but to solidly state that they yield more overall, I believe is misleading.

The reason that I switched to organics was because I didn't see enough difference in either growth or anything else to warrant the need for so much monitoring and expensive meters and nutrients. I think that the only provable plus to hydroponics is growth rate.Whereas the cons are chemical aftertaste in the flavour of buds, extreme susceptibility to over/under fertilization, very high initial investment, many things to break and clog, etc.

If grown in a nice airy organic soil mix and watered with good organic amendments, growth enhancers and beneficial fungi (mycorrhizae), you will easily compete with that of a hydroponic system. Your end result will be full flavored, non-chemical tasting buds. They can be arguably, slightly more potent due to the fact that, as of now, science cannot compete with Mother Nature and naturally occurring elements.

Bottom line - unless you are obsessed with fittings, toys and technology (and many are) organics can grow nearly as fast, just as big (if not bigger), better tasting and IMHO more potent buds. And they do this with very little initial investment, and are very forgiving of newbie mistakes. :smokin:

bluntman2006 Reviewed by bluntman2006 on 03-15-2006. hydro vs organic Hydro vs. Organic I have to respectfully disagree that hydroponics will yield higher than organics. There is a difference between growth rate and the yield. Because something grows faster does not mean it yields more in the same space. If you factor in time for veg growth, hydroponics will have the edge in yield. If you have a separate veg area, that timing issue is irrelevant. Having greater aromatics is a matter of opinion and relative to growing skill and methods. When done correctly, Rating: 5

[amstron]

true, it doesnt directly effect yield, but if you only have one room then it give you more in less time

[karmaxul]

you can grow organic hydro or aero. soil can be just as quick is you keep the soil moist like 80% of the time dry 10% and wet 10% by watering everyday and using pleated pots. Aero is fastest for most because the root humidity can be more easily regulated after being dialed in

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[friendowl]

bluntman how long have you been growing
what methods have you tried.

[bluntman2006]

bluntman how long have you been growing
what methods have you tried.

friendowl this is my first grow and grown organically.got this message from overgrow.I just want to know what is best for the money I dont mind spending for this hobby,I but want the best result I can get.Thing about going to hydro next which will be my second.Ive done so much reading that hydro is better I figured Ill ask the pros and who really grows