Soil vs Hydro vs Coco...Which is the best?
Trying to pick a growing method? Sorry folks, there’s no quick answer here. It all comes down to what suits you and your growing space. Here are the pros of each growing method. Coco aka. coir Great For Beginners and intermediate growers Pros Light & airy for good root growth No nutritional content (more control) Easy to use Can be hand-watered or used with drip systems Coco is your half-way house . The light, airy nature of coco promotes root growth . Overall, you get bigger and faster growing plants than you do in soil. But there’s a bit more room to make mistakes. Like in soil, roots are insulated to offset temperature changes. Unlike soil, coco has very little nutritional content . You have complete control over what goes into your plants – get it right and growth is amazing! You will need to monitor your nutrient pH though. If you want better results than you get in soil but aren’t ready to move onto hydro yet, this is the media for you. Tip Coc