Terminology is where most find the dissagreeancy on this topic. Like
StickyNugsAZ said, To some of us (myself included) flushing before harvest is simply water only, letting the plant use what's left in the soil and excess in storage (fan leaves). Others call it leaching ect.
If I'm using synthetic nutes (soil or dwc) I will finish the last 1-2 weeks with water only. I enjoy the fade plants go through in the end. They all do a bit differently. And the colors can be stunning!
As for organic grow you don't need to do anything. Good job!
I find no need to use more nutrients when the plant and soil have enough in them for 2 weeks.
I've also noticed less hay smell during cure.
Outdoors can be different with rainfall.
SoOrbudgal I used the same method in Northern Cali when dealing with rain. Letting the plant dry itself . No more than 3 days without water for me.
Maybe many of us like to error on the side of caution. I'm willing give up that whopping 2% gain at the end for the piece of mind that I'm ingesting less raw chemical.
there are finallyfmore studies happening now than ever before. Last one I saw was about where the nutes come from and what forms. Some are from other industrial processes and not the best for human consumption.
By now you have harvested. Next time do a side by side and try to spot a difference.
