# Is flushing a most requirement before harvesting? **URL:** \ **Category:** Flowering\ **Created:** [November 11, 2018, 4:49am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191 "2018-11-11T04:49:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Weedchef](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/weedchef/32/150669_2.png) [@Weedchef](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Weedchef)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2018, 4:49am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/1 "2018-11-11T04:49:16Z")
Rookie grower here just asking a very basic question is flushing really necessary before harvesting??everything and everyone that I have talked to and looked up says that the plants should be flushed about a week or two before harvesting but I’m really concern with the amount of water that would go into the plants,…how come when they get flushed the excessive amount of water doesn’t hurt the plant? ---
**Author:** ![basementstealth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/basementstealth/32/298529_2.png) [@basementstealth](https://ilgmforum.com/u/basementstealth)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2018, 5:01am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/2 "2018-11-11T05:01:23Z")
its necessary to clear the synthetic nutrients out of the bud. if you smoke bud that wasn’t flushed properly itll have a harsh smoke. also the water volume doesnt hurt the plant because its not longstanding water so it wont cause bacterial or fungal overgrowth ---
**Author:** ![OldSkunk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/oldskunk/32/247427_2.png) [@OldSkunk](https://ilgmforum.com/u/OldSkunk)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2018, 5:02am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/3 "2018-11-11T05:02:42Z")
Won’t hurt the plant to flush. Think about the amount of rain some of the Asian plants get at times. I have flushed 2 to 3 weeks before harvest in the past, but I just stop nutrients for the last couple of weeks and give water only @Weedchef ---
**Author:** ![tanlover442](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ba0ec/32.png) [@tanlover442](https://ilgmforum.com/u/tanlover442)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2018, 2:22pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/4 "2018-11-11T14:22:35Z")
If you haven’t fertilized, flushing is not necassary. If you fertilized, better flush…if not…horrible nasty skanky taste. Your choice ---
**Author:** ![Familyman](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/familyman/32/399917_2.png) [@Familyman](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Familyman)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2018, 2:45pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/5 "2018-11-11T14:45:59Z")
I’ve had unflushed product and it tasted like pinesol and was so harsh it burned my throat. ---
**Author:** ![Sirsmokes](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/sirsmokes/32/76002_2.png) [@Sirsmokes](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Sirsmokes)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2018, 4:34pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/6 "2018-11-11T16:34:03Z")
You dont have to flood the plant for a final flush!!! You really need to feed with ph water the last week or two. Just let the plants use whatevers built up in the soil ---
**Author:** ![Shuggz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shuggz/32/75527_2.png) [@Shuggz](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shuggz)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2018, 11:02pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/7 "2018-11-11T23:02:50Z")
Wat if your using bio buzz organic all natural wat would you say flush no - flush at 2weeks- flush 1week cause I have been doin flush 1st time round then I tried jst water in the last 2weeks which was fine as well I’m thinkin it is more for the a and b products and chemicals one if any thing wat u think 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![Drinkslinger](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/drinkslinger/32/96644_2.png) [@Drinkslinger](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Drinkslinger)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2018, 8:46am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/8 "2018-11-12T08:46:18Z")
I use earth juice nutes. They’re organic. I still flush at least 1time before the 12/12 flip, and at least one time before harvest. At 2 weeks before harvest it’s not going to hurt anything. ---
**Author:** ![Weedchef](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/weedchef/32/150669_2.png) [@Weedchef](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Weedchef)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2018, 11:37pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/9 "2018-11-14T23:37:23Z")
I just read something about the plant been trimmed around or after flushing time for the buds to absorb more light and better air flow for bigger a better buds how much of truth is there to it? ---
**Author:** ![tanlover442](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/7ba0ec/32.png) [@tanlover442](https://ilgmforum.com/u/tanlover442)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 12:25am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/10 "2018-11-15T00:25:24Z")
Plants get trimmed during veg n flower to let light into the lower sections and increase air movement. Look up Super Cropping ---
**Author:** ![OldSkunk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/oldskunk/32/247427_2.png) [@OldSkunk](https://ilgmforum.com/u/OldSkunk)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 3:37am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/11 "2018-11-15T03:37:27Z")
Stop whatever you’re using 2 to 3 weeks before and finish with water or water and molasses like I do. Superior smoke. I don’t smoke much because I need the power of edibles, but I want a smooooth hit @Shuggz ---
**Author:** ![basementstealth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/basementstealth/32/298529_2.png) [@basementstealth](https://ilgmforum.com/u/basementstealth)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 3:39am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/12 "2018-11-15T03:39:15Z")
im dealing with this now. how does one know they are 2-3 weeks from done? ---
**Author:** ![OldSkunk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/oldskunk/32/247427_2.png) [@OldSkunk](https://ilgmforum.com/u/OldSkunk)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 3:40am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/13 "2018-11-15T03:40:18Z")
Loupe and whatever trichomes you want to take them at. ---
**Author:** ![basementstealth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/basementstealth/32/298529_2.png) [@basementstealth](https://ilgmforum.com/u/basementstealth)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 3:40am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/14 "2018-11-15T03:40:31Z")
i think trimming down low is called lollipopping and super cropping is whe.mn branches are bent ---
**Author:** ![basementstealth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/basementstealth/32/298529_2.png) [@basementstealth](https://ilgmforum.com/u/basementstealth)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 3:41am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/15 "2018-11-15T03:41:19Z")
but the loupe will tell me when they are ready, how do i know when they are 2-3 weeks from ready ---
**Author:** ![OldSkunk](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/oldskunk/32/247427_2.png) [@OldSkunk](https://ilgmforum.com/u/OldSkunk)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 3:47am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/16 "2018-11-15T03:47:13Z")
That comes from reading a bunch of threads and the Grow bible. If the trichomes are clear, it probably will be at least a month. If you want them at milky, start using water as soon as they turn cloudy. ---
**Author:** ![basementstealth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/basementstealth/32/298529_2.png) [@basementstealth](https://ilgmforum.com/u/basementstealth)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 3:48am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/17 "2018-11-15T03:48:44Z")
ok thats advice i can follow. 👍🤜 ---
**Author:** ![Shuggz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/shuggz/32/75527_2.png) [@Shuggz](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Shuggz)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 9:15am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/18 "2018-11-15T09:15:44Z")
Try to make a chart wen u start yr to finish and wen u do 12/12 jst mark wen and number the days so u knw wat day yr on ---
**Author:** ![basementstealth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/basementstealth/32/298529_2.png) [@basementstealth](https://ilgmforum.com/u/basementstealth)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 12:33pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/19 "2018-11-15T12:33:25Z")
it was hard to track because im growing an auto. it went into preflower and flower without my help. i have a range but not exact day ---
**Author:** ![Psu8286](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/57b2e6/32.png) [@Psu8286](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Psu8286)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2018, 12:55pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191/20 "2018-11-15T12:55:25Z")
I believe branch bending is referred to as LST. [Next page](https://ilgmforum.com/t/is-flushing-a-most-requirement-before-harvesting/25191.md?page=2)