1 of the reasons i'm here,, if it's so difficult and not really worthwhile, why bother
Some folks are into organics.
I respect that.
But it doesn't make it more potent either.
More often than not, it grows slower and yields less.
Note, I said "more often than not".
There are folks out there who have their organics (true organic living soil) dialed in as well, if not better than a hydro grow. But, they have spent a lot more time perfecting that technique.
Much respect to them!