FLUSHING BEFORE HARVEST

[elway07]

Ok guys it is about 2 weeks until harvest time for me. I have ususally flushed with PH balanced water two weeks before harvest then given them nothing for that last two weeks before cutting them down. Is this correct? Please any advice would be helpful. They are grapefruit, and smell so wonderful. Just thought I would throw that in there.. thanks in advance Will post pictures later today...

elway07 Reviewed by elway07 on 01-19-2007. FLUSHING BEFORE HARVEST Ok guys it is about 2 weeks until harvest time for me. I have ususally flushed with PH balanced water two weeks before harvest then given them nothing for that last two weeks before cutting them down. Is this correct? Please any advice would be helpful. They are grapefruit, and smell so wonderful. Just thought I would throw that in there.. thanks in advance Will post pictures later today... Rating: 5

[mattmao]

i do the same thing .i flush for the last 2 weeks with ph water.then hang and dry.enjoy your harvest.i'm doing the same thing.and its smells so good.

[elway07]

ok this may be a dumb question, but do i flush only once or flush again the next week? I had usually only flushed once but I was reading different and your reply seems like you flush it more than once in the last two weeks...

[xxxhazexxx]

the last 2 weeks only give your plants water as much as they need, then dont give them anything the last 2 day good luck.

[elway07]

I was told to flush my plants with as much ph balanced water it takes until it comes out clear two weeks before harvest. usually 15 gallons per plant that lies in a 5 gallon bucket.... do I keep watering after that as usual but just with water. I thought that if you watered until the last 2 days that they will be too wet to cut down and take forever to dry properly? anyone else? thanks

[xxxhazexxx]

i always give them twice as much ph balanced water than i usally do and yes carry on watering as norm untill 2 days before tou havest they will be dry within 10 days then tou want to cure them

[elway07]

thanks... but I would still love to hear other peoples methods and oppinions

[xxxhazexxx]

theres loads of good advice on this site so your have no problems p.s. i just thought i let you know iv'e been growing since 93 peace:jointsmile:

[gornik]

I use filtered water, adding one tablespoon per gallon of high grade molasses. I start using the molasses when they start to flower. Read somewhere it's suppose to increase bud size. Just did this once because I only have one complete grow under my belt, working on my second. But I intend to do the same this time around. Worked pretty good the first time.:smokin:

[elway07]

hey Haze... I wasn't downplaying your advice none, I actually took it. I flushed today and will flush again in about 5 days which is the normal watering schedule, then I will not water again. I figured what you said sounded right. I appreciate it... I was just wondering what other peoples methods are. I haven't been growing near as long as you but have some GREAT harvests under my belt and this is an art that came natural to me... I love it and always looking to see what others do. But as I said, I will water again as you suggested.. I am thinking my final harvest will have a bit more weight on it if I do. It just makes sense, and what I was doing didn't make sense that is why I enquired about it in the first place. Thanks m8