Not any more expensive than doing just soil.....the hydro "cost" is in the setup. That can be alleviated by making a DIY hydro system. Ive built rubbermaide dwc's for under $40. And bought bucket setups for about the same....roughlyBoth......Sounds expensive.
Agreed...hydro moms actually grow too fast. Alot of wasted cuttings. And makes you have to raise the lights to accomodate them....From my experience.i do sir, both is not the best idea. but i do it...
alot of hydro guys and girls have the mommy's in the mud.