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When to flush and harvest and should I defoliate again?
johnjoe9525started grow question 6 months ago
When to flush and harvest? I think I am close but my gut tells me to keep it on the current nutrients and feeding schedule for another week or 2 and then flush but also don't want to leave it too long.. My stash is all but empty. Also, should I defoliate again?
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Robertsanswered grow question 6 months ago
Looks like you have a week to 2. You could start your flush now. You were running pretty strong nutes as the plant is showing burn from it. Flushing is not bs. If you are doing organic, then you would not need a flush. If indoors using any nutes, then I would flush. It improves flavor and quality. In your case with providing high nutes prior. I definitely would flush.
Organomananswered grow question 5 months ago
Stop feeding, start the flush process, don't defoliate and harvest in 10-14 days.
Flushing is important, even with organic nutrients.
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Mooncatanswered grow question 6 months ago
Flushing is bs in most cases.
From the looks 2 Weeks +-.
No...why? That wouldnt help at all.
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