I am by NO MEANS an experienced grower, just thought I would tell you why I decided on soil, my husband was willing to pay 4 a hydro system having grown up in the "Dro" era.
but not soil, that I had to prove myself with.
While researching I realized that most of the breeders use soil, there must be something to that. Another thing was the "forgivabilty" of soil. I made a BOATLOAD of mistakes with my girls and they grew into beautiful plants. I did end up with a hermie that pollinated all my girls but they still looked good!
Lastly, the initial set up cost of hydro is significantly more expensie and if you are buying expensive seeds you have a better chance of killing them in hydro if U do not know what you are doing.
Kimi