Flushing

[PigSquishy]

I know exactly what you mean, there is an article here on this website somewhere where the topic of flushing is really gotten into and they get into all the points you made mention of, from taking longer for the smoke to dry and cure, the longer it might be harsh before it might turn smooth... etc... I like you did read that article and the lights did go off for me, and so I asked around a bit to some people I know because what I read here and in a recent article I commented on a link for previously, helped me to realize the importance of not only flushing but also flushing in the right way.

From what I am reading there are important Flushing Agents which can still maintain or increase THC at the end, helping the plant burn off whatever nutrients it needs at the end to make a better, finer smoke, than what you'd get from just pH'd water. In the Advanced Nutrients article they recommended two names for Flushing, asking around I heard House & Gardens as the preferred of the people I know. Up to this point I always thought flushing or not flushing was just a personal preference and that it didn't make a difference, and now I am learning some flushing agents are suppose to really be better than others. Perhaps something you too might want to look more into and provide some insight on what you think having used FloraKleen yourself, as I would enjoy learning more on you thoughts of using it when your buds are cured to perfection in your eyes.

[DW2]

Breezy, I just (last week) flushed the first plant of my current grow. I used 2 tsp per gallon of FloraKleen, ran it (a DWC set up) for four days, drained and filled with ONLY pH'ed water then harvested her three days later. The bud dried very quickly (harvested on 3/10) and I put them into jars last night. I was 'forced' to sample a little and WOW, the flushing really works. The last grows, of which I did not do any flushing, took a very long time to cure, but, I think that the flushing will reduce the time required to cure the buds. Using just plain pH'ed water would be better than not flushing at all, it would cause the plant to use up the available nutrients in the water and those that are already in the plants system. Using the flushing solution, so far, has not seemed to have any bad effects on the buds.

[PigSquishy]

Here this is the best information I have read to date on the subject of Flushing, including the serious need for a specialize flushing agent beyond pH'd water, otherwise you could lose THC and quality... but hey what do I know, I only listen to experts on the subject.

http://bigbudsmag.com/medical-hydroponics-marijuana-flushing-facts-don-t-be-fooled/

[Chowder]

I would flush with Ph'd water only and watch the plants. How long are you flushing for and are you growing in soil, water? There is excellent info on flushing in the GWE site. Cheers and good luck on the grow/harvest!

[Breezy]

I'm coming to the end and I need to start flushing my question is when I flush do I continue to use calmag or stop that completely?