None of those are much of any issues considering the big picture. I grow in hydro, so of course making sure the soil is dried out wouldn't apply in my situation. However I have cut down plants outdoors without the soil being dry, and guess what? I still got weed! The plants dried out all by themselves. I niether flush or have a dark period and I end up with fantastic weed. I will probably try flushing at some point in the future, but I have yet to find any scientific proof that a dark period is advantagous.
Opie Yutts Reviewed by Opie Yutts on . NEED ADVISE! I have 5 plants that have been under a 400w HPS for 8 weeks. They have been receiving several nutrients, but something has come up and I need to abandon the place that I am growing in immediately. I have put a lot of work into the plants and I don't want to see it all go to waste. So I am unable to flush the plants with plain water for 2 weeks as is recommended, instead I only have time for two days of flushing, also I will not be able to have a 24-hour dark period...how necessary is that? Rating: 5