The hempy buckets are known for aiding the plant throughout its life cycle. Faster, more abundant vegetation. The rate of maturation is also faster, or is it just the increased vegetation? Basically, the plants grow bigger, faster, as if they were in a DWC hydro system. This is a hydroponic method, that works like soil, without the soil. You water everyday or every few days. It all depends upon your plants rate of intake, and how you set your reservoir. It really is as basic as soil.