I run a NFT / EBB & Flow system and really love it. I think a DWC/SWC (or variant thereof) may have higher yields because of bubblers under the roots constantly supplying highly oxygenated air and the roots always being exposed to the nutrients.
But, I like the ability to change the number of plants I want on my table. Also, the small footprint per plant helps with clean-up. Now there is 1 cup of hydroton per each plant's nette pot rather than an entire bed of hydroton. Thats much easier to clean between grows.
I was thinking of adapting the table to a dripper system and beds of coco or rockwol, but that seems like a lot of work and eventual waste. Right now the only waste is a 1" cube of rockwol per plant. I like that. But I also like that the table / reservoir are adaptable to different types of hydro systems.
TL;DR: Shallow Water Culture or Deep Water Culture
But, I like the ability to change the number of plants I want on my table. Also, the small footprint per plant helps with clean-up. Now there is 1 cup of hydroton per each plant's nette pot rather than an entire bed of hydroton. Thats much easier to clean between grows.
I was thinking of adapting the table to a dripper system and beds of coco or rockwol, but that seems like a lot of work and eventual waste. Right now the only waste is a 1" cube of rockwol per plant. I like that. But I also like that the table / reservoir are adaptable to different types of hydro systems.
TL;DR: Shallow Water Culture or Deep Water Culture
