flushing

[bobuII]

hey this is my first time flushing my plants my Q: is what should I flush with? and how long should I flush? is strait water ok?? am about 3 week in to flowering going to harvest in 2 more start now?? thx

[twitch]

if ur 3 weeks in to flowering then u have about 5 to 6 weeks to go

[ToKAlot]

Yes i agree with twitch you have at the very least 4 more weeks or you will get premme buds!!!:thumbsup:

[elskeetro]

Usually 10 days before harvest is when you start flushing.

Yes, it is fine to flush with plain pH'd water. Some people use a flushing additive like clearex or what have you. i've never used anything besides water, i've been meaning to look into a product.

you say you are at 3 weeks flowering? and you plan on harvesting in 2 weeks? so you are only planning on flowering for 5 weeks total? 99.99% of plants take AT LEAST 8 weeks to fully mature. some strains can be done in 7 weeks...but there aren't many.

I would say be sure to check your trichomes with a 10x-30x magnifier and make sure they are, at the very least, all cloudy. It all depends on your personal preference, but i think most people usually harvest when it's like 80% cloudy and 20% amber. i like 90% cloudy and 10% amber.

just remember:
Clear = not mature
Cloudy = Peak
Amer = past peak, THC starting to degrade.

Here's a link to Zandor's flushing methods. Pretty much industry standard. http://boards.cannabis.com/grow-faqs/103225-here-simple-proper-way-flush-your-plants-hydroponics-system.html#post1254412

I would give them a few more weeks than just 5, most of the time, if everything is going well, you'll start to see massive bud growth around week 6 and on.

good luck
Skeet

[bobuII]

will my plants be ok if I start flushing now?? I do not have a lot of room to grow

[hatch]

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[elskeetro]

if you are worried about height you can cut the nitrogen down in their diet. Plants can live for a while on plain water. But I would suggest feeding P and K for a few weeks longer.

They look good. I still encourage the 8 weeks.

Thanks
skeet.

[stinkyattic]

Those look like they are on week 4 of flower; assuming a standard 8 week flower time, you should stay on bloom ferts for 2-3 more weeks, until you see full bud development and that the trichs are starting to cloud up.

[bobuII]

will my plants trycones turn colors with out flushing what dus flushing do ??

[elskeetro]

The trichs will change on their own as the plant matures.

Flushing helps clean out the chemicals in the plant left by the nutrients. It also encourages the plant to use any nutrients stored in the leaves/other parts rather than taking up more from the nutrient solution. The result of a properly flushed, dried and cured bud is an even burning weed, with a smooth taste (no chlorophyll or chemical taste, much less coughing) and a great aroma.

Stopping nitrogen in the last few weeks of flower and then flushing 7-10 days also cuts out a fair amount of drying time.


at least that's the way i understand it.

skeet

[bobuII]

thx guys for all your help all keep posting pics of her as she grows

[Opie Yutts]

I use a flushing agent, but that's $20 per gallon sugar water. Research a little and you should be able to find how to make your own, if you're into that. The last week to 10 days should get nothing but water or water with a flushing agent.

On the other hand, I've had many people ooh and awe over my harvests that have never been flushed. A lot probably depends on what chemicals she's eating near the end. Organic shit normally tastes less... shitty.

[stinkyattic]

A lot probably depends on what chemicals she's eating near the end. Organic shit normally tastes less... shitty.Ironically, as SHIT is a main ingredient in organics! :D Yumyum!1!!