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So long growers are maximizing THC content and yield per area Hyrdo will outcompete organic soil. Personally I grow organic because I too prefer the taste and I really enjoy composting. However having grown in hydro I can tell you that plants grow bigger, faster, and more potent.

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> So long growers are maximizing THC content and yield per area Hyrdo will outcompete organic soil

In my case that's a feature and not a bug of soil-grown marijuana. I'm way more of lightweight compared to my college days and would prefer good taste over potency.

I think is because of the oxygenation of the roots, do you think that an organic fertilizer will necessary give lower yield?

Based on my experience yes.

I agree with @wefarrell that it generally gives a lower yield. It can also be very difficult to do living soil on scale, but there are definitely plenty of businesses doing it. Closest to me, in Ann Arbor, Michigan is a place called Apothecare that does living soil on scale for example.

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