What if..

Ok guys, thanks for the replies, but more specifically, I wanted to know what happens to the flowers if they are treated with a strong jet of water... Are there effects on terpenes, on flavor, on trichome production... In short, does it have a negative effect on the final flower?

Just popping by to tell you that you only THINK you swept away the spider mites... but they'll be back. Grab some Dr. Zymes Eliminator or some Spinosad - both are organic and can be used right up to the day before harvest if needed without affecting the buds or the taste... and either one will kill the adults, larvae and eggs of not only spider mites but aphids, thrips and whiteflies as well... just mix as directed and spray tops and bottoms of all leaves just before lights out... Either one is good to always have on hand during a grow. And if you ever get something that is actually chewing on your leaves, grab some BT (bacilius thuringenisis) which is organic as well... spray the same way and the insect will take one more bite and decide to lunch elsewhere... and then die. Good luck!

bwahah i never considered the fact it could be indoors.. increased circulation, same thing. bwahah a "jet" of water indoors is not something you hear often.

Assuming no physical damage to the flower... Probably best thing to do, if possible, is putting some fans on them... the risk would be rot setting in with overly moist plant material for long periods of time. don't kill them with wind, but a gentle breeze will greatly increase evaporation of water. unless you have a consistent wind, some fans are about all you can do. there's really not a ton of stuff you can spray on flowering plants if you want to feel good about smoking it later. investigate any active ingredient. how fast does it break down? does it match the promises on label? i would never assume. and "organic" absolutely does not mean it is safe to use.

Hmmmm. Okay. This is a good method. If your in a tent. I'd turn up your exhaust full and have fans blowing on your bud. Really, is not ideal to be wetting your bud while still under lights. Only thing it'll do is increase risk of mold/bud rot. So, good air flow. Some1 might be able to share their experiences Good luck