Flushing??

[deaner]

I'm confused on flushing, when and how. All i've ever done, is "flush" them at the end of the grow, the last 2 weeks, i just switch from nutrient water to straight water, and when i water, it really doesnt run out the bottom, it just gets the whole thing moist and maybe just a little dribble. is this adequete for a flush? and i saw another way in hightimes mag, and im not sure if they mean to flush it that way every time for two weeks? cuz that seems like a bit overkill to me, im just stayin with my switch to water thing, then water them till they run like mad, in the shower or something, once, just right before they get cut, is this enough? please help and forgive me im just as stoned as everyone else here..

deaner Reviewed by deaner on 08-22-2008. Flushing?? I'm confused on flushing, when and how. All i've ever done, is "flush" them at the end of the grow, the last 2 weeks, i just switch from nutrient water to straight water, and when i water, it really doesnt run out the bottom, it just gets the whole thing moist and maybe just a little dribble. is this adequete for a flush? and i saw another way in hightimes mag, and im not sure if they mean to flush it that way every time for two weeks? cuz that seems like a bit overkill to me, im just stayin Rating: 5

[anbesol]

I use 2 gallon pots. on the first day of flush I pour 4 cups of water with Final flush, so the water is leaking out of the bottom. after that its 2 cups every other day. Then around 8th day i do another 4 cups to leak the water. and get ready for another couple waterings and finish

[bluntwiz]

Personally, I think flushing is overrated....

I usually stop feeding nutrients a couple weeks before harvest... just keep watering with plain water... stop watering a few days before harvest, and i end up with good tasting buds that way.

[stinkyattic]

I usually just go with bluntwiz' technique. When I see them starting to have cloudy trichs, I start watering HEAVILY with plain water instead of nutes, but not a formal 3x pot volume flush.
If you know you have overfertilized, then by all means give a proper flush.

[Rusty Trichome]

... and when i water, it really doesnt run out the bottom, it just gets the whole thing moist and maybe just a little dribble. is this adequete for a flush? and i saw another way in hightimes mag, and im not sure if they mean to flush it that way every time for two weeks?

I water somewhat the same way. But I pour a quart, wait a minute...pour a quart...wait a minute, till I get the dribble coming out. Then I let it dry-out before watering again.

A flush is generally three times the volume of the pot. With a 3 gallon pot, 9 gallons or so, is considered a flush. With the 'little dribble', you are likely leeching the salts twords the bottom of the pot, but that won't remove the salt build-up. (the main purpose of the flush)
With ph swings associated with aging peat, a flush can help stabilize ph, and flush the salts away. Sometimes it's in the middle of the flowering cycle, sometimes it's twords the end. But I do a preventative flush 4 or 5 weeks into veg, and about two weeks after my final transplant (which happens at around week two of flower) and have had no problems.

The final flush and the withholding of nutrients does not 'clean-out' all the nutrients. But it does help (a few days before harvest) to keep the plant from sucking-up more nutrients which you'll have to cure-out of the harvested product, or smoke.

Personally, I think flushing is overrated...
I usually stop feeding nutrients a couple weeks before harvest... just keep watering with plain water... stop watering a few days before harvest, and i end up with good tasting buds that way.

Cool...good luck. I just prefer preventative maintenance:thumbsup:

[TheMetal1]

I water somewhat the same way. But I pour a quart, wait a minute...pour a quart...wait a minute, till I get the dribble coming out. Then I let it dry-out before watering again.

This works well to make sure you fully saturate the soil. I have found that I would water until visable run-off... but after picking up the pots to return them to the cab, I noticed major weight differences. Now, I (plain) water until run-off... then move on to the next plant. Once plants are done, I do one more pass over them all until I get more run-off. Really helps to make sure all of the plants receive similar amounts of fluids.

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[deaner]

i like that flush schedule, seems simple and all for good reason. i think i will go with something real similar or exactly like it. and then hit em real good at the very end, espescially if they are still green.

[upNsmoke2]

im in week 6 and haven't used nutes.

[stinkyattic]

im in week 6 and haven't used nutes.

Nice try Illnill.