Watersanswered grow question 6 years ago Coco coir I’ve found is much easier to use. I have less of s problem with bugs and my soil stays aerated throughout the grow(no blockages like I sometimes had in soil). The nutrient requirements are a little different however. It took me a while to realise I could buy coco specific nutes with all that the plant needed in that growing medium. You also don’t need to let your soil dry at as much. Be sure to keep checking the ph tho and always water with 20% runoff.