Flushing is what you do when you have an actual issue. Flushing will stress your plant out. You don't want to stress your plant out unless you are doing it intentionally to get a particular reaction.
If you’re in soil it’s always good to water until 10% runoff to assure no salt buildup. Then allow the soil to almost dry out before watering again to ensure you aren’t overwatering. Proper wet/dry cycle is a must in soil.
. its all good though. Im just letting them do their thing. They have never been topped. I defoliate almost bi-weekly. Im getting ready to flip them in a few weeks. Ordered some scrog netting and i think im going to double layer the scrog. Plus im looking for a cheap dehumidifier. When the buds come its gona be humid and thats a no no. So my attention is finding a dehumidifier first. Im also shopping for extra red and black uv light bars to suppliment. Didnt feel like going to the store for wire or pipe cleaners so i just cut a shirt and made ties. I really want them to drink more. Right now im feeding a little bit less than a gallon per plant. Question also, are my girls gona stretch alot in flower? or is it genetic based? A little bit of both is probably gona happen. Well thats all for now folks. Thanks for stopping by and dont hesitate to give some advice if you see i need it! All comments welcome.
Yes i feed every watering. Switching to flower is just switching the bottles following the regimen. I got the extras since im running one brand i want to stick with all the stuff i can get from them. But im in promix soil / black gold dirt with worm castings included. Im new so im watching everything and trying stuff having AHA moments like @RootsRuler said in another post. LST and HST are some of the things im trying out and its pretty fun. The Test Drops you are talking about, home depot or lowes got em? Thanks for stopping by glad to have you bro. If you see something let me know.
Not sure I think Home Depot might have the drops. Watch for salt build up and over feeding. When I grew in soil I had a schedule somewhat like feed, feed, 50/50RO/tap water, feed, feed, etc. (50% RO water and 50% tap water) learn to read your plants and you’ll be golden. The leafs tell you everything. I’ve got numerous completed journals, some being soil which you could scroll through if you needed too. I’ll be around.Yes i feed every watering. Switching to flower is just switching the bottles following the regimen. I got the extras since im running one brand i want to stick with all the stuff i can get from them. But im in promix soil / black gold dirt with worm castings included. Im new so im watching everything and trying stuff having AHA moments like @RootsRuler said in another post. LST and HST are some of the things im trying out and its pretty fun. The Test Drops you are talking about, home depot or lowes got em? Thanks for stopping by glad to have you bro. If you see something let me know.
The plants really look healthy wealthy and wise.
Sorry i didnt mention im watering with Distilled water wich is the same as RO right? I mentioned flushing and another member advised against it if it isnt needed. Had a little nute burn and curling of the leaves but i raised the light 5 inches and lowered it to 55% setting as i had it on 70%. Ive since turned the light up back to 70% since they bounced back. They are looking healthier. I'm trying to dial it in as best i can. The wet dry cycle helps because when I water with feed they bounce up like they drank a red bull. lol . Im gona look through some of your journals. Im already planning my next run. Ill look for the drops asap. Thx !
lmao mine lasted me 3$ worth lol i plan on buying a better one... but im interested in the drops either way. I like preciseness so meters are a must.
yes and no. I’ve never used distilled but it’s a different purification process than RO water. Not sure how they affect the plant differently. Looking good brother.
I know alot of people use it. @Trixie i think is someone who can help you out. As far as PH'ing the rain water im clueless im still new
Rain water is usually acidic, so yes, you’d probably have to pH it.
That is absolutely incorrect. Acid rain is now common and must be checked. I understand distilled water and bottled water aren't good either. I often use the water from my dehumidifier and that is about the same ph as my tap water, 7.8 or so. My water is so consistent that I know how much ph down to use pouring in the cap, like a baker can grab a cup of flour in his hand.
Crabgrass -- doesnt hurt to check in any case....and probably location specific -- Rockies different than Brooklyn or Bangkok
I don't ph my rain water
your correct with the location specific for sure. But I would never waste my time. There's other things I could be doing. If you have to water as much as I have to. Between the medicinal garden, vegetable garden, and the deck flowers 
but then again I use organic fertilizers.
your always welcome BroBro . Yes i want to add lights too but not too much and i want to put mine like the black uv on floor facing up and reds facing down diring flower and supplemental full spectrum lights going up and down the four corner posts of the tent. Looking for suitable options. just supplemental nothing drastic.
Thx for the advice big broskie! I wouldnt want to fry my lights either. As far as Ph yes i ph my water every feed and check my runoff ph too. My ph pen stopped working this last feed im purchasing a new one. Dont want to do anything crazy but i was just trying to add UV and IR lights . I read they can contribute to frostiness... been reading it everywhere and IR supposedly contributes to flower fatness.