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Frankly I don't understand why anyone would use anything BUT coco. It combines the ease of soil with the returns of hydro.
As you progress from grow to grow you will find out that you do not need coco specific nutes. You're just throwing your money away. Even the enzymes (essential in coco) can be had MUCH cheaper by substituting pond enzymes. Pond enzymes contain the very same hydrolyzing enzymes (amylases, proteases, lipase, cellulase, beta-glucanase, and pectinase) that are contained in the products sold in the hydroponic stores. The only difference is the concentrations.
The one thing you're better off not skimping on is the coco itself. Buy Canna and none other.
Also, remember that coco is very retentive. If you plan on using any PGRs such as Bushmaster or Dr. Nodes (mepiquat) or Gravity (Paclobutrazol) you must change the coco between grows. If you intend to reuse your coco apply any PGRs as a foliar spray to avoid contaminating the coco.
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