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I have read up on the water cure and realize all the pro's and con's of this cure process. I have read water cure will eliminate the need for a flush since the water will draw out the excess nutes. My question is based on this factor.
Would water curing allow you to foliar feed? Could you use organic pesticides through the flower cycle as well as mold preventives?
I'll answer your question in two parts.
Yes, water curing would allow you to foliar feed, HOWEVER, during the flower stages, foliar feed PROMOTES mold as well as insects. So its not generally a great idea.
Yes, you can use pesticides and your mold preventatives, but.... Would you really want to smoke that? No matter the cure, you know whats gone into it, do you want to risk hurting yourself, or anyone else? Unless your using RO'd water and doing a 14 day water cure, you can't be sure you get it all out.
Good luck! (I water cure)
Anytime I use something new or try a new method, and it creates other issues, I STOP doing it. Your plant doesn't like it. Listen to your plants. Water curing is good, only if your plant likes it. If you're afraid of other issues don't to it. There are other ways, just flush, dry & cure in mason jars. ELIMINATE YOUR CONDITIONS THAT ARE CAUSING YOU MOLD. Good luck, PIF
Thanks for the tips
I am going to try some water cure this year and see how it goes.
When water curing is it necessary to use RO water. Could you just boil tap water to sterilize and use that, cooled of course? One more, I have read that you should expect a weight loss of 3-2 meaning 3 grams air dried would be 2 grams water cured or 3 oz to 2 oz ect. Is this an accurate assessment?
Water doesn't have to be RO'd, but it is best to use RO'd water, as it takes about 5 days compared to 7. No need for boiling and sterilizing, as long as your not letting light in, and your changing it out every day.
Your assessment on weight is pretty close, there is no exact measurement, everything depends on variables, but your pretty close.