Time estimates? Ready to flush?

[mr2shim]

No,you're not.You're allowing the plant to use up any nutes that are stored in it's foliage and/or rootzone.

I've heard that claim for years but have yet to see one shred of proof to back it up. It's just a baseless claim that has become "fact".

Whatever you say bub.I've tried flushing and nit flushing.The flushed crops always burn better to a nice white/grey ash,no black at all,and they taste better.

That's funny because all of my non-flushed plants burn into whiteish grey ash.

 

[Guitar Man]

Thank you!!! Yes buds are on the smaller side... theres only 200 true watts of CFL's on the entire plant. Knew this going into it that its not favorable. And going by your recommendations there is about 70% of orange pistils. Although there isnt much discoloration in my leaves yet. Is that something i should wait until I see? Or is that strain specific? This is a DWC btw.

I also havent noticed bud "growth" recently so they may have halted the swelling...

You may find a different leaf color issue than others because of your low light wattage. When a plant is vibrant and growing like a WEED, it will draw nutrients out of the leaves in the end. This is another reason your plant won't reach its full potential, and why leaf change may not happen in your grow this time. From what I can see in your pics, your buds are ready.

Here's a couple of pics taken about a week ago. This is my current plant that I'll probably cut this weekend. Pistils are 70-80% orange and receding, buds are almost done fattening up, leaves are changing color, and trics look ready (from the naked eye). Last nute was Sunday, watered yesterday (plain/PH balanced), will water again tomorrow (same as last), and will most likely cut on Saturday.


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[kinddiesel]

I use chemical fertilizer and I push the ppm very hard up to 1900 ppm in week 7 . if I did not flush or feed plain water the last week of flower to let the plant use up the nutrients the smoke will BURN YOUR LUNGS BLACK ASH . TASTE HARSH . BAD SMOKE. if I run plain water through the plants for a week there are no problems. so does flushing nutrients help ? yes if you push them hard in a pro grow set up. in a personal smoker set up your pushing them by the rec amount the company tells you to push it, they wont tell you to push it as hard as you could because if you lose a crop you will never use them again ! so if there are trace elements of fertilizer and you feed once a week you prob wont taste the fertilizer . if your pushing a commercial grow depending on every last gram of and feed it nutrients every day like a lot of us do . you will taste that shit in the weed . I would start your flush now and keep doing it until there done , what do you have to lose ? if they start to look funny harvest them. I bet you could run plain water through those plants for 3 weeks and they still look good .

 

[hydrogreen65]

You know you have your system dialed in when you can hit those ppm's.
Highest I hit without tip burn is 1500.

 

[tip top toker]

I use chemical fertilizer and I push the ppm very hard up to 1900 ppm in week 7 . if I did not flush or feed plain water the last week of flower to let the plant use up the nutrients the smoke will BURN YOUR LUNGS BLACK ASH . TASTE HARSH . BAD SMOKE. if I run plain water through the plants for a week there are no problems. so does flushing nutrients help ? yes if you push them hard in a pro grow set up. in a personal smoker set up your pushing them by the rec amount the company tells you to push it, they wont tell you to push it as hard as you could because if you lose a crop you will never use them again ! so if there are trace elements of fertilizer and you feed once a week you prob wont taste the fertilizer . if your pushing a commercial grow depending on every last gram of and feed it nutrients every day like a lot of us do . you will taste that shit in the weed . I would start your flush now and keep doing it until there done , what do you have to lose ? if they start to look funny harvest them. I bet you could run plain water through those plants for 3 weeks and they still look good .

I would always run my nutes at this level or higher in hydro. I never had the issues you are talking about. Maybe you're just doing something wrong if your smoke is so bad.

 

[Popcorn900]

I've never gone past 1200 in any of my grows. I would think I would burn the shit out of them at 1900. I have done both hydro and soil grows and never flushed and never once have I tasted nutes or fertilizer in my weed. But like I keep saying who gives a fuck. Flush or to not flush do whatever.
@kinddiesel 1900 wow.

 

[mr2shim]

I use chemical fertilizer and I push the ppm very hard up to 1900 ppm in week 7 . if I did not flush or feed plain water the last week of flower to let the plant use up the nutrients the smoke will BURN YOUR LUNGS BLACK ASH . TASTE HARSH . BAD SMOKE. if I run plain water through the plants for a week there are no problems. so does flushing nutrients help ? yes if you push them hard in a pro grow set up. in a personal smoker set up your pushing them by the rec amount the company tells you to push it, they wont tell you to push it as hard as you could because if you lose a crop you will never use them again ! so if there are trace elements of fertilizer and you feed once a week you prob wont taste the fertilizer . if your pushing a commercial grow depending on every last gram of and feed it nutrients every day like a lot of us do . you will taste that shit in the weed . I would start your flush now and keep doing it until there done , what do you have to lose ? if they start to look funny harvest them. I bet you could run plain water through those plants for 3 weeks and they still look good .

The highest I've ran my nutrients up to was 1700ppm. I'm not a commercial grower, I don't grow for profit and they sure as hell didn't taste like chemical after a good dry/cure. I honestly don't see the point in running nutrients that high because I've had grows after that where I didn't go past 1200 and I yielded more. Unless it's showing that it is underfed there is literally no point. Unless I'm missing something.

*BTW, running your system at 1900ppm and not having nutrient burn is pretty impressive.

 

[Popcorn900]

The highest I've ran my nutrients up to was 1700ppm. I'm not a commercial grower, I don't grow for profit and they sure as hell didn't taste like chemical after a good dry/cure. I honestly don't see the point in running nutrients that high because I've had grows after that where I didn't go past 1200 and I yielded more. Unless it's showing that it is underfed there is literally no point. Unless I'm missing something.

*BTW, running your system at 1900ppm and not having nutrient burn is pretty impressive.

Pretty impressive indeed. Gota ask what he's doing.

 

[Dr. Who]

No flush = harsh nasty taste. PERIOD! I don't care how damn well you cure! That's almost 35 years of experience talking! I don't usually argue an opinion, but I stand by this one 100%!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jerzey,,, 2-3 weeks easy!

Chady 3+ minimum!

Be patient, both of you.

FINAL FLUSH!!!!
I will now sit on my hands and let the non-flushers bitch away. I've stated my position!!

 

[Dr. Who]

Guitar Man.....WOW that's to early a harvest! The pics show me that you need at least 2+ more weeks.

The practice of running 1-3 weeks longer then seed companies listed run times (strain dependent) will give you a higher quality finish - big time!
How about next time you run 2 and you let one go and harvest the other as normal. I know you'll be impressed at the difference!

Grow on.

 

[mr2shim]

No flush = harsh nasty taste. PERIOD! I don't care how damn well you cure! That's almost 35 years of experience talking! I don't usually argue an opinion, but I stand by this one 100%!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jerzey,,, 2-3 weeks easy!

Chady 3+ minimum!

Be patient, both of you.

FINAL FLUSH!!!!
I will now sit on my hands and let the non-flushers bitch away. I've stated my position!!

Yes, because in life when you stand beside something for decades that automatically makes it right. Just like racism, sexism, bigotry and countless other examples.

 

[Guitar Man]

Guitar Man.....WOW that's to early a harvest! The pics show me that you need at least 2+ more weeks.

The practice of running 1-3 weeks longer then seed companies listed run times (strain dependent) will give you a higher quality finish - big time!
How about next time you run 2 and you let one go and harvest the other as normal. I know you'll be impressed at the difference!

Grow on.

Did you read my post? Those pics were taken over a week ago. The difference between now and then is substantial. By the time I cut her down, I will be 2 weeks+ past those pics. And, I might wait if I feel the need is there. I didn't get my seed from a seed company, but from a breeder and commercial grower in California who is a close friend.

I've brought plenty of plants to the finish line, so I know what to look for.

 

[Dr. Who]

Did you read my post? Those pics were taken over a week ago. The difference between now and then is substantial. By the time I cut her down, I will be 2 weeks+ past those pics. And, I might wait if I feel the need is there. I didn't get my seed from a seed company, but from a breeder and commercial grower in California who is a close friend.

I've brought plenty of plants to the finish line, so I know what to look for.

whoops sorry,,,,did not see the time stamp,,,my bad!

 

[Dr. Who]

Yes, because in life when you stand beside something for decades that automatically makes it right. Just like racism, sexism, bigotry and countless other examples.

Aw hell,,,I was not going to retort,,,,,but with this one I shall,,,,,I didn't for a long time,,,,I learned my lesson. That should say it all....... And I don't like your example's either!
That does not mean I can't get along with you! It just means that I don't AGREE with that one opinion of yours!

 

[Guitar Man]

whoops sorry,,,,did not see the time stamp,,,my bad!

Hey, no worries! I did look at my plant a second time this morning because of your post! LOL