Explain 'flushing' for me please... Flame on

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ac3sacc

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Ok, so getting prepared for my first grow. Taking awhile, have to get bit by bit as I'm on a limited income. I plan on using 3 nutrients, for a small (at first), CFL grow.

Nutrients:
Grow Big
Tiger Bloom
Big Bloom

I figure flushing is to flush all the nutrients out, but can someone explain a little further?? Just something thats been on my mind.
 
Darwin Riddle

Darwin Riddle

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From what i think i've learned...flushing is taking ph balanced water and adding it to plant in a 3:1 ratio...meaning if u have a 1 gallon pot, flush 3 gallons through...I could be wrong tho!
 
brownbearclan

brownbearclan

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^^^ And speaking of that there is a thread from yesterday about not flushing, it actually changed my mind about flushing. =)
 
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ac3sacc

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Darwin Riddle said:
From what i think i've learned...flushing is taking ph balanced water and adding it to plant in a 3:1 ratio...meaning if u have a 1 gallon pot, flush 3 gallons through...I could be wrong tho!
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That is very helpful, thank you. Was happy to see 4 replies, but yours was the only helpful. Thanks :D +Rep

cmt1984 said:
the search feature is great. there are many discussions on flushing.
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I did search thanks, couldn't find the answers I was hoping for.
 
Darwin Riddle

Darwin Riddle

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CMT your link leads nowhere!! LOL!! AC, no problem! Personally, I'd use my best judgement with flushing....if you have a 3-5 gallon pot, that ratio seems a bit tedious!! You certainly wouldn't wanna stand there and run 15 gallons of water thru a 5 gallon pot! That would suuuuuck!! I'll be keeping my eye out for your 1st grow journal. Good luck to you and happy growing!! :blsmoke:
 
Oldreefer

Oldreefer

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Another NON-flusher here...I grow organic now but have never subscribed to any flushing .....my medicating material is always tasty......
 
jgould

jgould

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Well if you have been using nutrients OTHER than organic soil than you should flush. You guys have never smoked a joint of someones stash and it wouldn't stay lit? Or the ash is a horrible black color? That is why you flush your buds . You only gotta do it in the end and it makes the final product way better.
 
jgould

jgould

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If you are using a 5 gal bucket then just add plain water till your pot is heavy , i wouldn't run 15 gal through 5 gal of soil IMO.
 
kingofqueen

kingofqueen

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Flush once every few weeks to remove salt buildup from chemical nutes . It's also said to wash out plant waste out of the medium also .And if your having PH problems it returns the medium back to the proper PH . I have seen the 3to 1ratio but that is alot of water that goes to waste and it takes forever . A way to use less water is to fill a container larger than your pot and dunk it in the water then drain and repeat a few times . This is also a good time to prevenative spray fungicide/miticide products . She will think it's raining like in nature and love it.
 
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ac3sacc

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Darwin Riddle said:
CMT your link leads nowhere!! LOL!! AC, no problem! Personally, I'd use my best judgement with flushing....if you have a 3-5 gallon pot, that ratio seems a bit tedious!! You certainly wouldn't wanna stand there and run 15 gallons of water thru a 5 gallon pot! That would suuuuuck!! I'll be keeping my eye out for your 1st grow journal. Good luck to you and happy growing!! :blsmoke:
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I agree, i think i will try both flushing methods, running water maybe through a pot, and dunking mentioned below. Hope to have seeds ordered by the end of January. Thanks, appreciate it!

kingofqueen said:
Flush once every few weeks to remove salt buildup from chemical nutes . It's also said to wash out plant waste out of the medium also .And if your having PH problems it returns the medium back to the proper PH . I have seen the 3to 1ratio but that is alot of water that goes to waste and it takes forever . A way to use less water is to fill a container larger than your pot and dunk it in the water then drain and repeat a few times . This is also a good time to prevenative spray fungicide/miticide products . She will think it's raining like in nature and love it.
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Will be trying this out.


Will keep you both posted towards the end of the month. I consider my questions to flushing answered. :)
 
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