Getting ready to quit for good!

[GanjaDude]

Before I rip down my grow room and throw out all my gear I figured I'd check with the experts here and see if they have any advice. I've been growing using hydro for nearly a year. I just harvested my last batch 1 week ago. My first 2 grows using Foxfarm gave me great yields, about 7 oz from 3 plants on each grow.My 1st batch were Mandela Hasberry beans and the 2nd Joey weed AK47xCinderella99. This last grow was Dutch Passion Blueberry. My problem is all the herb taste like crap. I flush the system on every other nutrient change and stop feeding 10 days before harvest. On this last grow I switched nutrients and started using Pro Blend Pro Grow and Bloom (I noticed with the Foxfarm there was quite a build-up of nutrient salt). I use tap water which is at 110ppm (didn't feel that I needed an RO system). I just tried smoking a tiny bud from my latest batch and that crappy taste is STILL THERE! I know about drying properly and curing. I'm sorry if I sound pissed, but I've wasted a year and a ton of money and all I end up with is junk that I throw out. Does anyone have any ideas?

GanjaDude Reviewed by GanjaDude on 12-06-2008. Getting ready to quit for good! Before I rip down my grow room and throw out all my gear I figured I'd check with the experts here and see if they have any advice. I've been growing using hydro for nearly a year. I just harvested my last batch 1 week ago. My first 2 grows using Foxfarm gave me great yields, about 7 oz from 3 plants on each grow.My 1st batch were Mandela Hasberry beans and the 2nd Joey weed AK47xCinderella99. This last grow was Dutch Passion Blueberry. My problem is all the herb taste like crap. I flush the Rating: 5

[Lit Up]

You just harvested a week ago. The drying and curing process can take over a month. Take what you know about drying and curing and use it. I almost guarantee that they will start to taste better.

[GanjaDude]

Thanks for the advice Lit Up. I just figured smoking a small bud even after only a week of drying would give me a good idea if I had finally succeeded and had something that didn't taste so bad. My last batch I cured for 2 months and tasted so bad I used like 5 oz to make a little bubblehash, which was pretty good. As you can see I never post online (paranoid), but I've been reading up for a least 2 years. I get the impression I'm missing something somewhere. I guess I'll cure for a month or two and hope. I currently have 5 plants going in the veg room, but I think I may just kill them and start ripping down the rooms.

[Lit Up]

Gotta follow your heart....

[JohnnyWisdom]

Before I rip down my grow room and throw out all my gear I figured I'd check with the experts here and see if they have any advice. I've been growing using hydro for nearly a year. I just harvested my last batch 1 week ago. My first 2 grows using Foxfarm gave me great yields, about 7 oz from 3 plants on each grow.My 1st batch were Mandela Hasberry beans and the 2nd Joey weed AK47xCinderella99. This last grow was Dutch Passion Blueberry. My problem is all the herb taste like crap. I flush the system on every other nutrient change and stop feeding 10 days before harvest. On this last grow I switched nutrients and started using Pro Blend Pro Grow and Bloom (I noticed with the Foxfarm there was quite a build-up of nutrient salt). I use tap water which is at 110ppm (didn't feel that I needed an RO system). I just tried smoking a tiny bud from my latest batch and that crappy taste is STILL THERE! I know about drying properly and curing. I'm sorry if I sound pissed, but I've wasted a year and a ton of money and all I end up with is junk that I throw out. Does anyone have any ideas?

How do the plants look after 10 days no nutes? How are you flushing?

[Revanche21]

exactly why im so worried right now

my last batch did not smell nice or taste great

hopefully this time around it will :/

[KingSloth]

OK, so it tastes like crap, but what kind of effect does it produce?:stonedr:wtf:

[Revanche21]

OK, so it tastes like crap, but what kind of effect does it produce?:stonedr:wtf:

good effect but a pain to ingest

[GanjaDude]

The plants looks fine after 10 days with no nutes, very little yellowing of the leaves, which seems weird to me. I'm using Clearex when I flush. I always use much less nutes than the feeding schedule says to, usually a little more than 1/2 strength.
It does get me high alright, but it taste so bad it makes me not want to smoke at all. If I wanted crappy tasting weed than I would just keep buying the same stuff I've been getting for the last 20 years (that was my original reason for growing my own).

[LOC NAR on probation]

10 days of flushing should make for some real smooth smoke. Maybe try a flush product. I have tried not flushing and it was real stong and everyone who tried it loved it. Same strain same buzz and a good 10 day flush and the smoke is almost neutral and everyone wants to know where that good strong stuff is.
You should have some great smoke. you only need to flush at the end.

What all are you putting in your hydro ? List everything no matter how small. This should not be a problem for you.