{"id":87115,"date":"2022-05-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-03T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/differences-hydroponics-soil\/"},"modified":"2024-12-19T09:05:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-19T08:05:53","slug":"differences-hydroponics-soil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/differences-hydroponics-soil\/","title":{"rendered":"Hydroponics vs Soil | What\u2019s the difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hydroponics vs Soil \u2013 do you know the<strong> difference<\/strong> between the two? Obviously there are <strong>more than one<\/strong>, and in this short post we\u2019re going to go over the differences between growing cannabis plants hydroponically or in soil indoors; how much they <strong>yield, how flavor and aroma is affected<\/strong> and how general plant growth differs.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_87_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa384d0b4082\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6aa384d0b4082\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/differences-hydroponics-soil\/#Hydroponics_vs_Soil_Main_Differences\" >Hydroponics vs Soil | Main Differences<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/differences-hydroponics-soil\/#Hydroponic_Agriculture_Pros_and_Cons\" >Hydroponic Agriculture | Pros and Cons<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/differences-hydroponics-soil\/#The_pros_of_hydroponics\" >The pros of hydroponics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/differences-hydroponics-soil\/#The_cons_of_hydroponics\" >The cons of hydroponics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/differences-hydroponics-soil\/#Hydroponics_vs_Soil_The_Verdict\" >Hydroponics vs Soil | The Verdict<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydroponics_vs_Soil_Main_Differences\"><\/span><strong>Hydroponics vs Soil | Main Differences<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When grown in soil or<strong> peat substrates and in flowerpots<\/strong>, plants grow <strong>independently<\/strong> \u2013 only when grown in separate flowerpots, of course. The only thing they share with the rest of the plants is the <strong>nutrient solution<\/strong> you use to feed them.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><style>\n.precios_products {\n    display: flex;\n    align-items: baseline;\n}\nspan.product_price.price_old {\n    font-size: 12px !important;\n    text-decoration: line-through;\n}\nspan.product_price.price_descuento {\n    font-size: 11px !important;\n    background: #000;\n    color: #fff;\n    padding: 0 4px;\n}\n\nspan.product_price{\n    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;\n    letter-spacing: normal !important;\n    width: fit-content !important;\n    padding: 0px 5px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"row ppgbo_row ppgbo_product_1\">\n    \n    <div class=\"product col-4\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"product_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/45342-medium_default\/1.jpg\"  alt=\"Boom Nutrients Light Mix\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><h4 style=\"cursor:pointer\" class=\"ppgbo_qcd product_name clickproducttitleblog\" data-tab=\"_blank\" data-qcd=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ3Jvd2JhcmF0by5uZXQvZW4vNTA5MC05MDk3My0uaHRtbA==\" >Boom Nutrients Light Mix<\/h4><div class='estrellas' style='display: flex;align-items: center;'><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><span style='font-size:14px; margin-left:5px;'>(163)<\/span><\/div><span class=\"product_price\">7,10 \u20ac<\/span>    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"product col-4\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"product_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/45347-medium_default\/1.jpg\"  alt=\"Boom Nutrients All Mix\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><h4 style=\"cursor:pointer\" class=\"ppgbo_qcd product_name clickproducttitleblog\" data-tab=\"_blank\" data-qcd=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ3Jvd2JhcmF0by5uZXQvZW4vNjA0Ni05Njk5Ni0uaHRtbA==\" >Boom Nutrients All Mix<\/h4><div class='estrellas' style='display: flex;align-items: center;'><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><span style='font-size:14px; margin-left:5px;'>(19)<\/span><\/div><span class=\"product_price\">15,10 \u20ac<\/span>    <\/div>\n    \n    \n    <div class=\"product col-4\">\n        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"product_image\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/37684-medium_default\/1.jpg\"  alt=\"All Mix GB Nutrients\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" \/><h4 style=\"cursor:pointer\" class=\"ppgbo_qcd product_name clickproducttitleblog\" data-tab=\"_blank\" data-qcd=\"aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ3Jvd2JhcmF0by5uZXQvZW4vNzE3NS0xMDEyNTAtLmh0bWw=\" >All Mix GB Nutrients<\/h4><div class='estrellas' style='display: flex;align-items: center;'><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"star\"><i class=\"fas fa-star\"><\/i><\/div><span style='font-size:14px; margin-left:5px;'>(10)<\/span><\/div><span class=\"product_price\">17,15 \u20ac<\/span>    <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p>This allows for <strong>strict control<\/strong> over your plants individually, so you can give each one its own treatment, allowing you to <strong>get rid of ill plants or problematic plants<\/strong> without affecting the rest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hydroponics<\/strong>, however, is a totally different story. All plants grown hydroponically get the exact <strong>same food and water<\/strong>. This means that if one of your plants ends up with an <strong>illness or fungi<\/strong> on its roots, it will most likely spread to the rest of your plants. That\u2019s why you need to be incredibly <strong>cautious<\/strong> when it comes to keeping your plants\u2019 roots clean when growing hydroponically.<\/p>\n<p>In order to avoid such issues, we recommend <strong>keeping a close eye on your plants\u2019 roots<\/strong>. You can use silicone and trichoderma products which keep your plants\u2019 roots protected. Of course, while this may be almost necessary when growing hydroponically, you can also use this method when growing in soil to <strong>ensure stronger, healthy roots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydroponic_Agriculture_Pros_and_Cons\"><\/span><strong>Hydroponic Agriculture | Pros and Cons<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_pros_of_hydroponics\"><\/span><strong>The pros of hydroponics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Like we were saying before, hydroponic growing is much <strong>more delicate than growing in soil, but it definitely has its benefits<\/strong>. Your plants will grow much faster in hydroponics, and they\u2019ll also be capable of producing much larger yields. It also saves quite a lot when it comes to electricity and water bills, as your plants will be ready to harvest much earlier.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Imagen-interior-blog-Chile-43.jpg.webp\" alt=\"pros of hydroponics\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This is due to the <strong>enormous amount of oxygen that your plants\u2019 roots receive<\/strong> due to being watered constantly, which means that they basically grow non-stop thanks to all the extra oxygen. This is one of the biggest differences when it comes to the hydroponics vs soil debate; the oxygen found in soil is much inferior to that which hydroponic plants have access to.<\/p>\n<p>In order to grow cannabis plants properly in hydroponic set ups, you\u2019ll need to <strong>maintain a few parameters<\/strong> in order as consistently as possible. For example, you\u2019ll need to keep your water at around <strong>22-26\u00b0C for optimal oxygen and nutrient absorption<\/strong>. When growing in soil this parameter isn\u2019t as crucial, although it still needs to be adjusted.<\/p>\n<p>Another advantage when it comes to growing hydroponically is the fact that you can <strong>effectively \u201creuse\u201d your substrate<\/strong>. Clay balls are incredibly <strong>easy to clean<\/strong>, however peat or soil substrates can\u2019t really be reused as they\u2019re incredibly hard to clean; another money saver!<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_cons_of_hydroponics\"><\/span><strong>The cons of hydroponics<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Not everything about growing cannabis hydroponically is beneficial though, and issues may arise that cause your final product to <strong>decrease in quality quite a lot<\/strong>. This is due to the fact that <strong>growing cannabis hydroponically<\/strong> produces much less terpenes than when you grow it organically in soil.<\/p>\n<p>The main reason that plants grown in <strong>aquatic media<\/strong> don\u2019t produce many terpenes, and therefore have less intense aromas, is the water itself. Due to having developed in a <strong>constantly humid environment<\/strong>, the plant doesn\u2019t go through the natural short periods of drought that other plants do, which is what <strong>increases terpene production<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Another disadvantage to growing hydro cannabis plants is the fact that you need to <strong>constantly monitor the water and your plants<\/strong> to see how they react to their feed. If left to their own devices, you may end up with no plants at all. This is due to the fact that <strong>any issues are accelerated<\/strong>, just like growth is, in hydroponics. If you don\u2019t have much experience, we recommend <strong>starting with soil and then try out one or two<\/strong> plants in hydroponics.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Imagen-interior-blog-Chile-42-2.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Hydroponics vs Soil\" width=\"1000\" height=\"450\" \/><\/strong><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hydroponics_vs_Soil_The_Verdict\"><\/span><strong>Hydroponics vs Soil | The Verdict<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After having a look at <strong>some of the main differences<\/strong> when it comes to hydroponics and soil, hopefully you\u2019ll be able to decide <strong>which method is better for you<\/strong>. When it comes to hydroponics vs soil, depending on the part of the world, soil is generally the winner when it comes to <strong>widespread use<\/strong>. However, hydroponics can produce amazing results and it\u2019s much <strong>less widespread<\/strong> in some areas of the world.<\/p>\n<p>Those that tend to grow for large yields use <strong>hydroponic systems for the speed and larger yields<\/strong>, including commercial growers that look to grow as much weed as possible in order to sell it, regardless of quality.<\/p>\n<p>We highly recommend <strong>investigating different growing methods<\/strong> until you find the one that fits your needs and tastes; none of them are truly better than the other, but one of them may be better for you and your particular preferences when it comes to <strong>maintaining your plants<\/strong> and how experienced you are.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hydroponics vs Soil \u2013 do you know the difference between the two? 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