final flush in hydroton ,how long

[beans davis]

I flush my toilet.

 

[Harrekin]

To the person who started this thread, hey, have you looked at the ingredients on your Final Flush bottle? It's something like 95.5% water and 4.5% sucrose and fructose.

That alone tells you flushing is bullshit.

That is all, thank you for listening.

 

[VICTORYGARDENSHYDRO]

To the person who started this thread, hey, have you looked at the ingredients on your Final Flush bottle? It's something like 95.5% water and 4.5% sucrose and fructose.

That alone tells you flushing is bullshit.

That is all, thank you for listening.

the theory behind flushing agents is they are chelating agents that aren't bound to a fertilizer, so when you run it thru your system it binds with the supposed unused salts and "flushes" them from your system.
it is total B.S and is just another way to sell another product. If you do believe in "flushing", water would be better than any product.
Someone mentioned certain nutes have more salts then others and may need flushing, I have always said, Flushing is a necessary thing if you have to fix a problem, But if your not overfeeding, you shouldn't have anything to fix. Also, the other guy that thinks your plants are suppose to yellow at the end is a believer in another internet myth.

 

[Swiftowl11]

I would have to agree with LordJin and Eraserhead. Only by doing some actual testing on your own with your setup will you know whether to "flush" or not. There are different variables in everyones setup and environment. Everything plays a role to a certain point! That is why Jin is able to grow stuff in 3/4 of the normal time frame in his setup!

Grow the same strain twice using the same variables and flush once, and then not! The whole "flush" term is pretty vague in my opinion anyways. The way I perceive the word "flush" would be to completely empty your reservoir and only run straight water! That would be absurd in a properly run hydro setup as far as I am concerned especially if you have grown that strain more than once! Most people have the tendency to way over feed especially when they are unfamiliar with a strain because they are listening to the nutrient suppliers suggestions and not observing what the plants are showing them!

Now, to gradually lower your PPM during the last bit of your flower period is what I as well as many others do, but I definitely do not "starve" my plants completely! My leaves yellow just like they should at the end of the plants life cycle and I get nothing but compliments about how "smooth" my herb is compared to most others!(curing plays a role in this as well) My setup is a bastardized one, but works well for me. It would be considered more NFT I guess. I have a 50L res which I do not change from start to end of bud cycle! Everything is done by topping up the levels and adding accordingly! Small reservoirs are just asking for trouble in hydro!

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No flushing required. Everything plays a role, in each and everyone individual grow.

 

[msu0777]

New here and love the info, but reading Hightimes and in many places it does say to flush your plants for 3 to 7 days, it makes the smoke taste and burn better. Also it is correct to take away light for 3 to 5 days. I use a fill and drain system, with 6x6 rockwool. Easy to take care of less mess.

 

[Warlock1369]

It's all to each his own. I flush becouse I like it and so do the people getting my meds. If it was all mine I might not. All I can say is try both ways and do what you like best. But for med sells it's almost a must.

 

[^Slanty]

It's all to each his own. I flush becouse I like it and so do the people getting my meds. If it was all mine I might not. All I can say is try both ways and do what you like best. But for med sells it's almost a must.

I agree 110% about the trial/test for yourself! Only then can you know what works for YOU!


All I know is that my results speak for themselves!

 

[hellraizer30]

To the person who started this thread, hey, have you looked at the ingredients on your Final Flush bottle? It's something like 95.5% water and 4.5% sucrose and fructose.

That alone tells you flushing is bullshit.

That is all, thank you for listening.

Now this is one thing we agree on! Flushing agents are bullshit and are a waist of $

 

[hellraizer30]

Well i have tryed both ways! And unflushed and cured right buds are good! But flushed cured buds to me are better, call
It peace of mind or whatever!

 

[CaliMackdaddy]

I personally like a little yellowing at the end of the flowering period.. makes for some beautiful pictures

 

[Duane57]

I never tell anyone to flush or not to flush, but rather not listen to hokum derived from a forum, and get some actual hands on experience, so you'll know first hand yourself.

Based on my own results, I chose to discontinue flushing long time ago because I can not tell a difference from flushed or unflushed. And me not wanting to stress my plants by not feeding them outweighs saving a week or 2 of nutrients, which to me is the only benefit of flushing.

If flushing gives you peace of mind, then continue to do it. Not flushing gives me peace of mind.

Each strain I have found out may or may not want to have them flushed such as some Indicas and also sativas like old schoolers say hands on experiance is best

 

[jojodancer10]

I might be wrong but this works for me.on an 8week breed I will flush my plants at the end of week9.on week 10 just water and a little molasses.