Why Grow with Hydro?

Chem Dawg

New Member
1) Your words are inconsistant


You weren't here to learn, and as you've said, you've already grown hydro. You hide behind this as if this were your intent, obviously this was not
2) Saying hydro produces inferior buds to soil could indeed be seen as "knocking hydro". Its a statement of pure opinion and you stated it as dogma.
3) Grammar lesson for today, "plural". I called you "names" would imply that I called you more then one, I didn't, all I did was call you a troll. You didn't come to this section to learn hydro, nor support the learning of hydro, as such, I stand by this observation. Stop whining about it like I hurt your feelings. If I did hurt your feelings, perhaps you should get thicker skin.
4) This section is the hydro section, as the name would imply, its where people come to learn about hydro growing. Your were giving a soil growers biased opinion. And yes, your opinion was biased. And thats fine. But if your biased to soil, as your post all the way up till the top one would suggest, then perhaps you would be better served, as well as be a better service, the the soil growing section. This is WHY we have the seperate sections. This isn't the first place you've posted something like this, is it? We both know it isn't. You were in another thread telling someone they shouldn't grow hydro, and should stick to soil. In a hydro section. Stop playing the innocent victim, your not a child, if your here you should be a grown ass man. Stop whining.
5) I wasn't shitting on your opinion, simply telling you that you posted it in the wrong place, but this seems extremely hard for you to understand. But I'm starting to think the real reason is you need something to cry about. Why else would you still keep that comment in your sig after you made a thread against the guy that made the comment. Again, grow up. If you want, you can go to toke n' talk and start a thread about me to, if it will make you feel better, I really don't care.

As far as acting like a mod should act, as far as I'm concerned I have. Its not like I went all corrupt on you and started deleting or editing your post. Despite that I find them a pain in the ass, I don't feel like their bad enough to delete. So I just left them their and argued it. Had I gone on a powertrip and started deleting shit I could kind of see your point. If I had deleted your opinion, okay. I did none of those things. Looking from your handle your three years older then me, hence a grown ass man. Start acting like it. If you have as many grows under your belt as you claim, you could actually be quite the asset to RIU. Rather then waste your time with trolls, or go through hydro threads telling people soil makes superior buds, perhaps you could make yourself useful? Just a thought.

While I'm at it, chem dawg, might as well answer to you to...



1b) I see your point, but that was the op's choice, not yours. If you disagree, start your own thread with the same question in the general marijuana growing section.
2b) Again, this is why we have sections. If you grow in soil, then go to the hydro section to tell people soil is the way to go, your kind of in the wrong section. Its not nonsense, its common sense.
3b) I've smoked from both over the past 20 years, I don't have to have even seen a hydro section to know what he said was bullshit. So lets talk about foolish. Taking the name Chem Dawg when thats the name of a accomplished breeder I consider foolish. Its not your name, its a handle that belongs to someone else. Stand on your own name. Not doing so...well, I'll leave that alone, as up to now I've watched my language.
Hey man your job here is to moderate the forum , not to bust balls because you feel you can... And I laugh @ your weak jab.. For one because I never claimed to be the breeder Chem Dawg, and for 2 thats like me saying Raven is the name of a bird and for you to use it as a screen name is foolish.. your a joke Bro.. Mod or not. But to be honest I do agree with your 1a and 1b rebuttal. but your 1c just shows that your character and that you was probly wasnt the best Canidate to Mod this forum.. But hey man Just my opinion.. now Ill go burn a fat Doob, eat some brownies and watch a movie with the wife... Good Day Sir!
 

RavenMochi

Well-Known Member
Hey man your job here is to moderate the forum , not to bust balls because you feel you can... And I laugh @ your weak jab.. For one because I never claimed to be the breeder Chem Dawg, and for 2 thats like me saying Raven is the name of a bird and for you to use it as a screen name is foolish.. your a joke Bro.. Mod or not. But to be honest I do agree with your 1a and 1b rebuttal. but your 1c just shows that your character and that you was probly wasnt the best Canidate to Mod this forum.. But hey man Just my opinion.. now Ill go burn a fat Doob, eat some brownies and watch a movie with the wife... Good Day Sir!
*sighs* First off, that analogy was weak. Raven isn't the name of a breeder. Chem Dawg is. Your on a site full of growers, and quite a few breeders. I'm guessing critical thinking isn't your strong suit from your analogy, so I'll keep this simple. First, there was never a 1c...so...yea, not even sure how you can have an opinion about something that never existed. I'll chalk that up to the whole lacking in critical thinking thing. I may be a joke, but your not even that, even a joke has meaning, I can't say the same for you. And aren't you on your first hydro grow to? Yea, thats what I thought. Run along now.
 

Chem Dawg

New Member
Hey chem, I appreciate your post but we have discussed this in private and were good now.
I respect that man. But it wasnt really about u bro.. its the principle. and to be honest im cool man, I dont know Raven and I wasnt going at him. I gave my opinion. if he doesnt like it thats cool. I never said anything negative to him. He took offence to the fact that I said calling u out about numbers when he doesnt have any is foolish. But its cool man ... Good vibes to u both!
 

Chem Dawg

New Member
*sighs* First off, that analogy was weak. Raven isn't the name of a breeder. Chem Dawg is. Your on a site full of growers, and quite a few breeders. I'm guessing critical thinking isn't your strong suit from your analogy, so I'll keep this simple. First, there was never a 1c...so...yea, not even sure how you can have an opinion about something that never existed. I'll chalk that up to the whole lacking in critical thinking thing. I may be a joke, but your not even that, even a joke has meaning, I can't say the same for you. And aren't you on your first hydro grow to? Yea, thats what I thought. Run along now.
LMAO.. How old are we now Raven? you sound about mid high school with your antics and tantrums. First i never said Anything about how many hydro grows I have under my belt, second I never scorned a fellow member about his numbers when I have none, And third I dont have the time to reseach u, and pull up pics of your grows, and think of ways to belittle you. besides youve done it for me...

Oh yeah and still Good Vibes too you Sir.....
 

resinousflowers

Well-Known Member
weed grown organically outside is the best weed.even organically grown weed grown in soil indoors is better quality than hydro weed.this is just my opinion based on my own experience.
 

resinousflowers

Well-Known Member
With growing hydro there is no hauling soil around, having to re-pot the plants and less mess in my opinion. All I have to do is grab a hose over and fill the reservoirs. I do keep my moms in promix though. I can't fit as many soil plants in my room as I can on the 4x8 flood tables. I agree once you have a good setup it pretty much runs itself. I basically just need to check on everything daily. Completely change out the res every 10 to 14 days and keep it topped up in between. I personally prefer the hydro buds to smoke over soil or outdoor buds. I can taste the difference. Everyone has their own opinions on the matter so you have to find what works best for you and your situation and go with it. :weed:
thats the problem tho.having to check on things daily.in soil you can leave your plants for a few days at a time without having to worry.also if you make a mistake growing hydro it can quickly mess your whole crop up.whereas in soil its easier to fix things.both methods have their advantages and disadvatages.i personally prefer soil and use airpots which work really well.they just make watering slighty annoying until you get the hang of it.and carrying around bags of soil is good exercise,which is a good thing.
 

drgreentm

Well-Known Member
thats the problem tho.having to check on things daily.
i dont understand, checking things daily? i never do that with my system and i dont see how that is even a hard thing, with a good tri-meter its as simple as looking at a screen. I myself use a ppm meter (which i hardly even use anymore) and a ph pen (which is as easy as dipping it in the water for a sec and putting it away, whole process takes about 1 min literally lol). funny your talking about taking 5 mins out of your day to check some water but then saying how you enjoy hiking soil around for exercise lol. i just took a vacation for a week and when i got back i had to add 15 gal back to a 55gal drun and that was that. not looking to join this argument at all but nobody should be fooled by these claims that soil is easier in anyway truth is you get what you put into any system weather it be soil or hydro, if you are a lazy ass stoner that hardly checks on there stuff then im sure your not going to get as much as your buddy thats busting his ass day in and day out on his setup. growing styles are infinite but its the gardener that separates the boys from the men.
 

Chiceh

Global Mod, Stoner Chic
thats the problem tho.having to check on things daily.in soil you can leave your plants for a few days at a time without having to worry.also if you make a mistake growing hydro it can quickly mess your whole crop up.whereas in soil its easier to fix things.both methods have their advantages and disadvatages.i personally prefer soil and use airpots which work really well.they just make watering slighty annoying until you get the hang of it.and carrying around bags of soil is good exercise,which is a good thing.
When I said check on things daily, that includes looking at the plants, pulling yucky leaves, checking all the plugs, timers, res levels etc. Maybe I am extreme, but I like to see my grow on a daily basis to make sure all is going well. You can't just expect to put it all in there on timers and leave it. I spend on average an hour a day in my grow rooms just doing general stuff. You need to keep an eye on stuff soil or hydro no matter what. :D
 

silusbotwin

Well-Known Member
Geez, two full pages of ranting. People should be able to present their opinions without being chastised by a Hitler mod. For fucks sake man, just let people give their opinions, afterall thats exactly what they are: OPINIONS! No need to get butthurt about it. Just reply with why you disagree and leave it alone. Why take over the thread with your petty arguments. You guys are acting like children.

BTW, I've had buds hydro and soil a plenty and I must agree, soil buds taste MUCH better while hydro buds had more of a chemical taste and they were harsher smoke as well. Not a fact, just my OPINION, no need to rape me for it.
 

unohu69

Well-Known Member
Most of the time I am browsing under "New Posts" I am sure others do this also. 99% of the time I wouldnt be able to tell you what section im in. I scroll down and admire all the pretty pictures.

remember "Not all who wander are lost"
 

CoralGrower

Well-Known Member
I am away from home at least five days out of the week and cannot maintain soil at the optimum moisture level required for vigorous growth.
 

Thedillestpickle

Well-Known Member
weed grown organically outside is the best weed.even organically grown weed grown in soil iing ndoors is better quality than hydro weed.this is just my opinion based on my own experience.
hahahaha oh you did NOT just say that...

seriously though I dont want to have anyone censored. I really don't expect every response to be 100% pro hydro.
BigV's first response was in fact mostly pro hydro.
He didnt come on here and say growing hydro was shit and dirt was the only way to grow, so I dont see his crime in his post.

feel free to point out any negatives to growing hydro, but I am also looking to hear the positive side as well,
so far it sounds like

Pros:
-Bigger Yield
-1 week less flower time
-Faster plant growth(Im guessing this means less veg time?)
-Less maintenance
-dont have to haul shit-tons of soil around
-can grow more individual plants in a smaller space
-looks totally badass

cons:
-if growing a variety of strains it will be hard to accomodate their different needs
-requires more knowledge experience
-more initial cost for setup

neutral:
-possibly different taste of buds when smoked
 

homebrewer

Well-Known Member
That was my confusion, hence why I brought it up. :roll:
How've you been homebrewer? I was supposed to contact you, probably be pm'ing you soon.
Been busy harvesting some chronic and ak47 which were grown in the same tray (which is possible in hydro as long as the flowering times are similar - meant for the OP ;) ). My next round is two different phenos from my own strain, also going in the same tray with some dumpster. PM box is ready when you are ;).
 

homebrewer

Well-Known Member
BTW, I've had buds hydro and soil a plenty and I must agree, soil buds taste MUCH better while hydro buds had more of a chemical taste and they were harsher smoke as well. Not a fact, just my OPINION, no need to rape me for it.
I just took a peek at your journal and I hate to break this news to you but.....promix mixed with your choice of nutrients will result in 'a chemical taste and it will be harsh to smoke'. What you're currently doing is no different than how plants work in a hydroponic medium. You also mention that you're looking to get into DWC, so what gives? Apparently the harsh, chemical taste wasn't that bad given your current grow and the direction you're headed.
 

OldLuck

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Homebrewer and Bayou Bud, can you guys take a look at my thread and give me some tips and pointers. Im using a closet so I think I need better vents and also a way to keep the res. temp down. Thanks again and i'm learning tons every day on this site. Sorry to thread jack.
 
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