Soil, Aeroponics, Hydroponics?

Thank you for all the input guys. I was thinking about the marijuana out on the streets (just regular bag weed) and the average potency of that stuff. I am sure that the people that grow that stuff grow for quantity. I am assuming that an below average soil grow will be alot better than the stuff on the streets? Am I right? Will my soil grown look like the bag weed on the streets. Or will it have the appearance or "street hydro" will more defined nuggetry. lol. Hope I am not confusing.

A good comparison would be: home grown pork vs store bought pork.

JohnCash said:

A good comparison would be: home grown pork vs store bought pork.

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I know it all depends on strain and how one would care for their plant. But you guys know what I mean apples for apples, oranges for oranges. : )

A good comparison is chillies, take normal chillies then take hydroponic chillies, hydroponic chillies have the potential to cause the consumer to pass out due to the excessive heat.

On the other hand aslong as you feed your plant right and look after her she'll get that sleak hydro appearance and smell.

Ever since i grew hydro my growth rates were far superior.. and belive me start up costs are the same if your gonna run somthing like dwc or Rdwc. Once everythings set up its way more laid back, with soil your required to water at least once every couple days.

Bag of soil = 20 bucks
Dwc bucket = 20 bucks or less

Saying the cost is way higher is compleetly wrong, their the same cost.. Soil is also disposable, cant use it more then once. You can re-use and save the planet by doing dwc hell feed your excess water from your buckets too the trees or plants around your house! The buckets i use were made by recycled buckets, and i get my water from the tap.

but 1 bag of soil grows more than 1 plant........... and if you live in a hot region you need a water chiller as well,water temps are very important especially with dwc....plus e/c ppm meter......start up costs is more expensive for hydro hands down.........another thing with hydro it is more efficient as far as water usage and medium can be recycled........hydroponics has many advantages but as far as aroma and taste goes a good amended all organic soil mix is the way to go to grow killer herb.......

JohnCash said:

Thank you for all the input guys. I was thinking about the marijuana out on the streets (just regular bag weed) and the average potency of that stuff. I am sure that the people that grow that stuff grow for quantity. I am assuming that an below average soil grow will be alot better than the stuff on the streets? Am I right? Will my soil grown look like the bag weed on the streets. Or will it have the appearance or "street hydro" will more defined nuggetry. lol. Hope I am not confusing.

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Are you talking about mexican brick weed......if so yes your "below average soil grow will be alot better than the stuff on the streets"......mexican brick weed is not manicured dried or cured correctly.....and it gets compressed when packaged for shipping...by the time you get it it looks and taste like arss

are you shitting me a bag of soil can be used for more then 1 plant, what are you even trying to argue with this point? A bag of hydroton can be used for an infinite amOunt of plants ..

super soil/compost. i'm all about free nutes, and down-home flavor.

JohnCash said:

Thank you for all the input guys. I was thinking about the marijuana out on the streets (just regular bag weed) and the average potency of that stuff. I am sure that the people that grow that stuff grow for quantity. I am assuming that an below average soil grow will be alot better than the stuff on the streets? Am I right? Will my soil grown look like the bag weed on the streets. Or will it have the appearance or "street hydro" will more defined nuggetry. lol. Hope I am not confusing.

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what tastes better, a tomato from the super market, or one from an 88 year-old Italian lady's garden?

scroglodyte said:

what tastes better, a tomato from the super market, or one from an 88 year-old Italian lady's garden?

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I'm guessing the older lady's grden tomato?

ChoofyN said:

are you shitting me a bag of soil can be used for more then 1 plant, what are you even trying to argue with this point? A bag of hydroton can be used for an infinite amOunt of plants ..

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Not arguing just debating that the initial start up of hydroponics is more than soil......didn't you read our post??

Eh same thig, it's so early I can't read properly lol tho if I had he energy I would debate how it all pretty much cost you around the same price, if really wanted. like I said I made my ebb n flow system for $40 that's roughly the same price for a bag of soil plus pot

I can make my own soil.....amended with guanos,ewc,azomite,humic acid,blood and bone meal with supplemental aact teas for pennies on the dollar per plant......and get 2-5 ounces per plant depending on strain.....never worry about water temps....pump failures.... I definitely spend more time on my hydro plants than my soil plants...I grow both ways at the same time.....hydro for numbers soil for quality (as far as taste and aroma)

jcdws602 said:

Not arguing just debating that the initial start up of hydroponics is more than soil......didn't you read our post??

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You really make it sound likes its a lot more of a start-up cost, its minuscule compared to the PLANT YOUR GROWING. People who think they can throw bare minimum in soil and grow grade A pot their first time are fooling them self. If you learn your shit and do hydro your first time around im damn sure you'll get a better product then you would with soil. Hydro is so fucking easy to get the plant what it needs, in soil most newb growers come up with weak stems weak bud and no foliage.

CaliMackdaddy said:

You really make it sound likes its a lot more of a start-up cost, its minuscule compared to the PLANT YOUR GROWING. People who think they can throw bare minimum in soil and grow grade A pot their first time are fooling them self. If you learn your shit and do hydro your first time around im damn sure you'll get a better product then you would with soil. Hydro is so fucking easy to get the plant what it needs, in soil most newb growers come up with weak stems weak bud and no foliage.

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Well since I run both I know how much it cost to start both.....I am in charge of multiple perpetual grows...and always helping start new ops so I have a pretty good idea how much it cost to start both hydro and soil grows.....hydroponics does cost a couple hundred more to start the same amount of plants.....9-12 plant set up......and I cut a lot of corners and make set ups myself......I also know first hand it is more time consuming growing hydroponically....and in the end hydro buds are fatter and prettier but the all organic soil grown nugs taste and smell better......both have their advantages......I prefer soil.....

no matter what you have to visit your plants, except outdoors. But even then a visit from time to time is good, or just curiosity sets in. I use to grow in soil and now aeroponics. The costs are not that bad for any if you put a system together that works. Daily maintinance is required for any style you choose to grow. My Experiance, soil is unpredictable and is one reason i went to aeroponics. My system is going on a year now and is doing very well. Monthly cost with lights, nutrients and water...$65...MyAeroponics

There is no doubt that outdoors rocks all the way around...Indoors a little different all the way around too. Soil can be a pain too indoors. I use to transport dirt, now it is just water...MyAeroponics

monkeybb0yy said:

soil is easiest less things can go wrong and still gives quality depending on if you do everything right. Aeroponics and hydro is a lot of maintenance and more expensive startup for the small increase in the potency/quality of nugs. most people start in soil and later they decide if they want to do hydro

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small increase, right. If you're growing for yield go hydro, dwc would be your best bet to start out and then you can take it wherever from there.

Hydro

Pros: Increased plant growth rates and yields with improved aromatics, potency and taste.
Cons: Requires close monitoring of ph and ppm levels and total reliance on constant electricity.

Soil

Pros: Cheaper to manage, easier to set up, easier to fix problems when they happen and easier to prevent problems
Cons: Lots of crap out there and takes some getting used to when you're starting out

Organics

Pros: More cost effective, forgiving and simple for inexperienced, smaller growers to manage.
Cons: Harder to ascertain and maintain consistent and optimum moisture, nutrient and ph levels.

Aeroponics

Pros: Unsurpassed plant growth, resin, potency and yields with incredible aromatics and taste.
Cons: Requires close monitoring of ph and ppm levels and total reliance on constant electricity.