Autoflower flushing and harvesting

damian0536

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Hey I have made a new thread as I'm in arms reach of harvesting.. but as this is my first grow I don't want to mess up now!

I am at day 63/64 in total from planting the seed to now I am still using nutes on her.

I have been told to flush about 7 to 10 days before harvest but I don't know when to harvest and I am waiting for my 60× 100× microscope to arrive still. Can you give me a rough idea from these pictures and any other tips and tricks would be helpful as I am still learning.
 

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Cx2H

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Greetings, me eyeballing the pix. If they are flushing they need more.
Im not gonna lie to you I don't grow autos, however it is a plant not unlike the ones I know.. (Highanese).
You are gonna wanna scope that. I would want more flush on mine to cut down on swamp puke (14+ days) and say Im a boss.

I would be worried more about my drying and curing game at this point. Would suck to end a great run on a hay note.
 

damian0536

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What is swamp puke and I haven't started the flush yet do you think I should at this point I will scope it as soon as it gets delivered. And how is best to dry and cure? Thanks
 

Cx2H

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Hi,
I add the flush into the total time and finish on or not long after finish date. Some people don't flush so I guess it's up to you and what you are trying to do. Myself have tried a side by side and flushing made a difference for me. Let me copy and paste from another thread I made a few days ago.. brb..

#Pasted
This is what I am doing ATM(works great for me). Everyone has their own way they like as long as it don't over dry or mold you are golden..

Flush 12-14 (or more)Days.
During the last week I prune off big fan leaves.
Last 24-48 (or more if I aint ready) hours of lights off.
Cut plant at base and hang the whole thing for 48 hours.
Chop it down to branches and hang those for another 5 days. (controlled dry).
Trim it, put into non airtight tubs with hygrometer(s) popping lids and shaking periodically until it holds a RH of 65% in those.(controlled dry)
Manicure (if needed)
Transfer to jars or whatever final cure happens in for you at hold RH of 56-65%

#NoLight during dry or cure.
#Temps&RH under control.

Im sure other will jump in with advice or tips.
 

damian0536

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Ah I ser although I was told not to prune on a auto as it causes to much stress? So I guess there is a week or two left so maybe I will start the flush cycle about now then? And I will have more of an idea once my scope comes then I can check the colour of the trichs.

Would hate to fuck up at the end after so much excitement!
 

Cx2H

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Ah I ser although I was told not to prune on a auto as it causes to much stress? So I guess there is a week or two left so maybe I will start the flush cycle about now then? And I will have more of an idea once my scope comes then I can check the colour of the trichs.

Would hate to fuck up at the end after so much excitement!
Thats what Im saying you need a Auto guy in here. My post is just on normal strains like a take it and make it yours kinda thing not gospel in any way shape or form.
 

damian0536

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I know I appreciate your help though and I'd like to grow regulars at some point too so all help is welcome and needed
 

Cyrus420

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Before flushing I would do some more reading up on the subject. From some of the information I have read I am convinced flushing does nothing for you and it's an extra step that has minimal benefits at best. This is a topic of much debate so I can only encourage you to do the reading and decide for yourself.
 

damian0536

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Before flushing I would do some more reading up on the subject. From some of the information I have read I am convinced flushing does nothing for you and it's an extra step that has minimal benefits at best. This is a topic of much debate so I can only encourage you to do the reading and decide for yourself.
Yea I have checked up on it some people say it tastes better after a flush some say they can't tell the difference? I'll try it anyway
 

Madagascar

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Hey would like some advice almost done with my autoflower already, Photo on 4-27-16 at 7.57 PM.jpg
Photo taken 5 days ago, alot more reddish heads. going to cut when the lights go off but can i leave the top that i cut in a room for 2 days in darkness to increase terps? or should i take whole plant into dark room for 2 days. my bottom of the plant is still growing
 

Cyrus420

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Yea I have checked up on it some people say it tastes better after a flush some say they can't tell the difference? I'll try it anyway
Look deeper than that.

Think about what you're doing. Your plant is in the most crucial stage of fattening up it's buds and you're going to flush the nutrients right out when it needs it most. Anyone who says it tastes better is telling you that based off personal experience with no research or backing behind their claims.

Look at this thread: https://www.rollitup.org/t/the-truth-about-flushing.409622/

"Summary:

Preharvest flushing puts the plant(s) under serious stress. The plant has to deal with nutrient deficiencies in a very important part of its cycle. Strong changes in the amount of dissolved substances in the root-zone stress the roots, possibly to the point of direct physical damage to them. Many immobile elements are no more available for further metabolic processes. We are loosing the fan leaves and damage will show likely on new growth as well.

The grower should react in an educated way to the plant needs. Excessive, deficient or unbalanced levels should be avoided regardless the nutrient source. Nutrient levels should be gradually adjusted to the lesser needs in later flowering. Stress factors should be limited as far as possible. If that is accomplished throughout the entire life cycle, there shouldn’t be any excessive nutrient compounds in the plants tissue. It doesn’t sound likely to the author that you can correct growing errors (significant lower mobile nutrient compound levels) with preharvest flushing.

Drying and curing (when done right) on the other hand have proved (In many studies) to have a major impact on taste and flavour, by breaking down chlorophylls and converting starches into sugars. Most attributes blamed on unflushed buds may be the result of unbalanced nutrition and/or overfert and unproper drying/curing."
 

damian0536

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Damn @Cyrus420 that is deep!!

Does actually make sense though, never thought of it like that.

Has just given me some insight to researching deeper instead of researching the basics of growing.

Thanks mate appreciate it.
 

Cyrus420

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Damn @Cyrus420 that is deep!!

Does actually make sense though, never thought of it like that.

Has just given me some insight to researching deeper instead of researching the basics of growing.

Thanks mate appreciate it.
No problem, thank me by giving someone else that link next time you see someone asking about a flush.
 

damian0536

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How long until I can give this little lady the chop? She isn't the biggest auto as you can see but her trichs are about 80% cloudy I think? But pistils are orange and curled into bud leaves starting to yellow and this has not been flushed?
 

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