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hydro v soil for potency?
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There should be no difference as long as both are done right...
Notcoolzeuss
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BOZWELL said:
That is a very good question with a whole lot of different answers. It has been discussed many, many times. Here is a link to a thread where quite a few growers chime in with their opinions. It might answer your question.
http://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?t=21907&highlight=hydro+soil
Lonewolfy
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We use to see threads like this on overgrow all the time.. Here is my brief answer, not to upset anyone but this is just my observation from reading these threads. Basically with hydro you get bigger yields that you do from soil at the cost of sacrificing potency. So you would get more potent plants from soil than with hydro. Now I dunno how true this statement is becuase I've see some pretty sick looking plants from hydro. When I move I plan on switching to hydro since I've been growing soil for the last few years and would love to see the difference.
G
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I dont believe there is any difference. If you want potent buds its all about the genes!
G
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The OG article handled this. From what I remember, the hydro had more vigor, but about the same yield and potency.
G
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I find no difference between soil & hydro! As far as potency goes. But hydro yields more by far. I can tell the taste between the two quite well. Especially out of my vaporizer.
LavenderCowboy
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Actually, the medium you grow in is a "personal" thing....Forget the Pros and Cons of either hydro or potting mix's....We're either "mentally geared" as a potting mix person or a hydro person....A hydro grower won't last growing in potting mix and visa versa....That's just the way I see it....If it feels good, do it.....LC
LavenderCowboy
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sunnyside,
Why would that be a silly assumption???? Can you explain why????LC
Why would that be a silly assumption???? Can you explain why????LC
Secret Room
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I do outdoor, indoor soil & hydro just depends on what I have going on.
As far as potency there is no difference just the rate of growth outdoors you can get huge plants, indoor soil they are lower yielding compared to hydro.
As far as potency there is no difference just the rate of growth outdoors you can get huge plants, indoor soil they are lower yielding compared to hydro.
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I think it is silly to assume that ALL growers are not capable of making that transition. Your right, they are two drastically different growing methods. As long as you treat them separately, there is no reason a grower can't successfully make the transition from one to the other with ease. I would go one step further and say EVERY grower should try both methods. Having both will help develope a more well rounded knowledge base.
Everyone does have their personal favorites...
G
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I have transitioned so many times, the basic theories apply to all. You just have to learn different ways of doing things. To me there is no difference in potency, maybe yield.
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LavenderCowboy
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sunnyside,
I was'nt refering to capabilities, but that's a good point to bring out to the growers....Everyone is capable of either method...To give an example of what I was saying....If I don't pay attention to details, I should stay away from hydro...I've never grown hydro, but I've read enough about it to know that you have to stay on top of hydro and pay attention to what's going on...Of course, this is "compared" to potting mixes....Some people are not "mentally geared" to stay on top of a hydro grow...I've seen soil grower's that didn't even check their plants untill they were bone dry and half dead...lol....Well, the person that won't "nurture" their plants don't need to be in hydro, IMO.....LC
I was'nt refering to capabilities, but that's a good point to bring out to the growers....Everyone is capable of either method...To give an example of what I was saying....If I don't pay attention to details, I should stay away from hydro...I've never grown hydro, but I've read enough about it to know that you have to stay on top of hydro and pay attention to what's going on...Of course, this is "compared" to potting mixes....Some people are not "mentally geared" to stay on top of a hydro grow...I've seen soil grower's that didn't even check their plants untill they were bone dry and half dead...lol....Well, the person that won't "nurture" their plants don't need to be in hydro, IMO.....LC
gift of gab
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People tend to make hydro out to be MUCH harder than it really is. Ive been playing around with a waterfarm for a while, and Ive found it to be pretty forgiving. Not to say that shit can't hit the fan (and quick) because it has.
LC, I am far from "mentally geared" to stay on top of a hydro grow, and yet its come easier for me than soil ever did. Believe me when I say that I am lazy in all aspects of life. Its just who I am, Im a lazy, forgetful, stoner.
I do not check my PH or PPMs unless the plant tells me to. All I do is top off with ph 5.5 to 6 nute solution(which the nutes buffer to if you mix around full strength), adjusted to the correct PPMs and let the plant do its thing. I love the instant feedback you get with hydro. When you do something wrong, you know right away, as opposed to soil where symptoms can take a couple days to really take shape.
IMO there is also alot to go wrong in soil too (and believe me Ive experienced MANY problems
. As mentioned, the pests are a big one. When you get some salt buildup in your soil it really throws things off. And the "art" of watering in soil is not exactly easy (IMO), and different for every setup.
Root rot is a big hydro killer, but as long as you keep your room temps in order and keep light out of the res root rot will not be a problem.
Personally, soil has given me nothing but problems and Im in the process of ridding my growroom of it.
LC, I am far from "mentally geared" to stay on top of a hydro grow, and yet its come easier for me than soil ever did. Believe me when I say that I am lazy in all aspects of life. Its just who I am, Im a lazy, forgetful, stoner.
I do not check my PH or PPMs unless the plant tells me to. All I do is top off with ph 5.5 to 6 nute solution(which the nutes buffer to if you mix around full strength), adjusted to the correct PPMs and let the plant do its thing. I love the instant feedback you get with hydro. When you do something wrong, you know right away, as opposed to soil where symptoms can take a couple days to really take shape.
IMO there is also alot to go wrong in soil too (and believe me Ive experienced MANY problems
. As mentioned, the pests are a big one. When you get some salt buildup in your soil it really throws things off. And the "art" of watering in soil is not exactly easy (IMO), and different for every setup. Root rot is a big hydro killer, but as long as you keep your room temps in order and keep light out of the res root rot will not be a problem.
Personally, soil has given me nothing but problems and Im in the process of ridding my growroom of it.
LavenderCowboy
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gift of gab,
If it comes "easier" for you than soil, then you're mentally geared for hydro....If soil has given you nothing but problems and you have better luck with hydro, then you prefer hydro....That's all I'm saying here folks.... What makes one better than the other is the individuals preference....I prefer "organic" potting mixes...I wouldn't let my plants feet sit in "synthetic" potting mix....That's just my preference...I've got no problem with synthetics or hydro...To each his own.....
I would like to apologize to Boswell for getting off topic on his thread....Sorry Bozwell....LC
If it comes "easier" for you than soil, then you're mentally geared for hydro....If soil has given you nothing but problems and you have better luck with hydro, then you prefer hydro....That's all I'm saying here folks.... What makes one better than the other is the individuals preference....I prefer "organic" potting mixes...I wouldn't let my plants feet sit in "synthetic" potting mix....That's just my preference...I've got no problem with synthetics or hydro...To each his own.....
I would like to apologize to Boswell for getting off topic on his thread....Sorry Bozwell....LC
GanjaJedi
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Hmmm....bring a plant inside, give it nutrients, fake light, plastic pots, co2 enrichment, oscillating fans, pumps, and control the light it gets. Seems artifical to me so hydro was the way to go. If I wanted to put a plant in soil and let it grow I would do outdoor, but until I see someones soil grow that can produce as fast and as bomb as hydro or aero then ill convert but until then ill pick artifical methods for an artifical enviroment.
No problem LC I like to hear peoples views if it gets of topic for a bit Im not fussed I aceppt youre apology and respect you for making it :friends:
back on track ,it seem that theres not much differance in potency after all ,what got me thinking about it was when hydro is done right Ive never seen plants so coverd in rezin(remember pacifics black widow pic) also in so cook books it recommends hydroponicly grown herbs becuase of the stronger smells/flavours
just my stoned mind working over time
back on track ,it seem that theres not much differance in potency after all ,what got me thinking about it was when hydro is done right Ive never seen plants so coverd in rezin(remember pacifics black widow pic) also in so cook books it recommends hydroponicly grown herbs becuase of the stronger smells/flavours
just my stoned mind working over time
