So I've gone real deep here and done hours of research. I've read a critical look at preharvest flushing. And I've also read hundred of people who disagree with that article. My hydro guy says flush. Some of the best of you here on AFN flush, and still there are others who have gifted me with their time and knowledge and sing in harmony with the critical flush ^^^^ article.
Before it actually came time to flush, I thought i had it all figured out. I was going to implement that organic flush I posted a month or so ago. It was a great idea and seemed like a compromise between a pure RO flush and no flush at all. It gives the plant something to use and doesn't totally stress and starve it (which is what some people apparently want during their flush; increased trichome production?).
So I was using my little scope to check maturity, thought they were super close to ready, didn't follow any of my plan, and got some final phase. It's a "chelation therapy" (lol) product from AN supposed to clear your root zone and res and plant of all things no good. Read great reviews, and it seemed like the short time would be ideal, as I was worried that my lady was almost ready and I didn't want to overshoot cut day because of some long, drawn out flush (practically a plant fast!). So I used it, and the next day regretted it. I took a hit from my oil rig and suddenly I saw so clear that she wasn't ready and still wanted some food, if even just a light mix.
Thought long and hard about it and decided that I would toss a light ripening mix in the water, 300ppm. I used half a teaspoon of dry koolbloom (This stuff is pretty awesome, my nugs visibly chucked up when I added it 2 weeks ago at 2/3 strength), a splash of calmag and micro, and a double splash of bloom. Plus my bennies, aqua shield and Heisenberg tea. I ran that for 2 days then diluted it down to 150.
This is where the fun starts!!
I did some more research about plant health in the last few days and an idea popped into my head - LIQUID KARMA!
I looked around to see if anyone was using this during their flush but after reading what botanicare says is in it, I don't think there is anything better for the last week of life. My idea is to add LK in at 1/4 strength (flowering plants they reccomend 10-12ml/gal) so I put 25ml for my 8 gallons. I've got that, plus my diluted calmag, micro, bloom, and koolbloom mix running now I think it's about 240ppm ph6.0. I'll keep doing RO top offs till I think I'm two days away then ill just change to plain RO and maybe some tea in res till chop.
I feel like doing this is a great compromise of everything I've read. Don't want to starve the plant, but also don't want a bunch of chemical frets flowing through its veins. Read this description of liquid karma and tell me if you think I'm on track. It seems like everything in there would help the plant ripen and use anything it's got left to its best ability.
The introduction of LIQUID KARMA ™ represents a major and significant breakthrough in plant nutrition. This is because LIQUID KARMA ™ contains a full complement of metabolically active organic compounds not found in regular plant foods or supplements. These unique compounds are absorbed immediately and act as regulatory signals, activators or catalysts to produce synchronized and accelerated growth under all conditions. LIQUID KARMA ™ functions as a growth engine because its high metabolic activity produces a large amount of energy which is immediately transformed to growth.
Benefits of Using LIQUID KARMA ™
Extensive research and field trials indicate that LIQUID KARMA ™ produces beneficial results during every phase of plant growth. Starting with seed germination and following through to vegetative growth, budding and flowering, the continued use of LIQUID KARMA ™ ensures optimal plant growth at every stage.
Application Rates
Seed Germination 5 ml/gallon
Vegetative Growth 10-15 ml gallon
Flowering 10-15 ml gallon
Transplanting 15 ml gallon
Rooting 15-20 ml gallon
Liquid Karma information
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LIQUID KARMA ™Bio-catalyst Plant Stimulant (FYI)
Product description and Benefits....
The introduction of LIQUID KARMA ™ represents a major and significant breakthrough in plant nutrition.
This is because LIQUID KARMA ™ contains a full complement of metabolically active organic compounds not found in regular plant foods or supplements. These unique compounds are absorbed immediately and act as regulatory signals, activators or catalysts to produce synchronized and accelerated growth under all conditions. LIQUID KARMA ™ functions as a growth engine because its high metabolic activity produces a large amount of energy which is immediately transformed to growth.
Biochemical Composition
LIQUID KARMA ™ contains seven major groups of nutrients based on their specific effects on plant growth and development:
A. Fermented Compost Solution – prepared by exhaustive bacterial and enzymatic fermentation of fish meal, composted seabird guano, spirulina, sea kelp, and soybean meal. In order to enhance the fermentation process and obtain a product which contains the highest possible biological activity, the fermentation is carried out in different stages in the presence of humic acid, citric acid, raw sugar cane, complex carbohydrates, glucose, fructose and over 72 trace elements. Fermented compost solution prepared in this manner is used by an increasing number of organic gardeners to obtain luxuriant vegetative growth, huge flowers and flavorful fruits and vegetables.
B. Amino Acids – LIQUID KARMA ™ contains essential amino acids which are derived from casein hydrolysate and soybean protein hydrolysate. Amino acids are important plant nutrients because they serve as building blocks for structural proteins and enzymes. In addition, amino acids are also involved in the activation of transfer ribonucleic acids (t-RNAs) and DNA synthesis.The following amino acids are present in LIQUID KARMA ™:glycine, alanine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, serine, threonine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, asparagine, glutamine, lysine, arginine, histidine, cysteine, cystine, methionine, proline, phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan.
C. Vitamins – All of the vitamins used in this formulation are extremely beneficial for plant growth because they function as co-factors for enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism and the biosynthesis of macromolecules. LIQUID KARMA™ contains significant amounts of riboflavin, thiamine, pyridoxine and all of the other B-complex vitamins obtained from fermented yeast extracts.
D. Plant Extracts – LIQUID KARMA™ also contains aqueous and ethanolic extracts of etiolated wheat seedlings and Zea mays. These extracts contain high levels of the plant hormones known as auxins and cytokinins. For successful plant micropropagation (tissue culture), the crucial requirements for an auxin and cytokinin are well documented in botanical literature.
E. Humic Acid – In addition to the ingredients indicated above, LIQUID KARMA™ contains optimal levels of humic acid and fulvic acid derived from leonardite. These substances are known to stimulate the growth of roots, shoots and flow-ers, by maintaining the proper osmotic concentration in cells.
F. Seaweed Extract – LIQUID KARMA ™ also contains a high proportion of seaweed extract obtained from North Atlantic Kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum). Kelp extract contains metabolically active carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates, minerals such as cobalt, strontium and iodine, and growth substances that are known to be beneficial for plant growth.
G. Carbohydrates – Carbohydrates are included in LIQUID KARMA ™ because they are the direct or indirect precursors of virtually every metabolite. Their presence provides the added burst of energy required to assimilate and metabolize all of the other wonderful ingredients present in LIQUID KARMA ™.
Benefits of Using LIQUID KARMA ™
Extensive research and field trials indicate that LIQUID KARMA ™ produces beneficial results during every phase of plant growth. Starting with seed germination and following through to vegetative growth, budding and flowering, the continued use of LIQUID KARMA ™ ensures optimal plant growth at every stage. In addition, because of the presence of high concentrations of B-complex vitamins and plant hormones in LIQUID KARMA ™, the product has been shown to be very effective in protecting plants from transplant shock, and in promoting the rooting of cuttings. The seven nutrient groups used in the formation of LIQUID KARMA ™ act synergistically to produce optimal plant growth.
Before it actually came time to flush, I thought i had it all figured out. I was going to implement that organic flush I posted a month or so ago. It was a great idea and seemed like a compromise between a pure RO flush and no flush at all. It gives the plant something to use and doesn't totally stress and starve it (which is what some people apparently want during their flush; increased trichome production?).
So I was using my little scope to check maturity, thought they were super close to ready, didn't follow any of my plan, and got some final phase. It's a "chelation therapy" (lol) product from AN supposed to clear your root zone and res and plant of all things no good. Read great reviews, and it seemed like the short time would be ideal, as I was worried that my lady was almost ready and I didn't want to overshoot cut day because of some long, drawn out flush (practically a plant fast!). So I used it, and the next day regretted it. I took a hit from my oil rig and suddenly I saw so clear that she wasn't ready and still wanted some food, if even just a light mix.
Thought long and hard about it and decided that I would toss a light ripening mix in the water, 300ppm. I used half a teaspoon of dry koolbloom (This stuff is pretty awesome, my nugs visibly chucked up when I added it 2 weeks ago at 2/3 strength), a splash of calmag and micro, and a double splash of bloom. Plus my bennies, aqua shield and Heisenberg tea. I ran that for 2 days then diluted it down to 150.
This is where the fun starts!!
I did some more research about plant health in the last few days and an idea popped into my head - LIQUID KARMA!
I looked around to see if anyone was using this during their flush but after reading what botanicare says is in it, I don't think there is anything better for the last week of life. My idea is to add LK in at 1/4 strength (flowering plants they reccomend 10-12ml/gal) so I put 25ml for my 8 gallons. I've got that, plus my diluted calmag, micro, bloom, and koolbloom mix running now I think it's about 240ppm ph6.0. I'll keep doing RO top offs till I think I'm two days away then ill just change to plain RO and maybe some tea in res till chop.
I feel like doing this is a great compromise of everything I've read. Don't want to starve the plant, but also don't want a bunch of chemical frets flowing through its veins. Read this description of liquid karma and tell me if you think I'm on track. It seems like everything in there would help the plant ripen and use anything it's got left to its best ability.
The introduction of LIQUID KARMA ™ represents a major and significant breakthrough in plant nutrition. This is because LIQUID KARMA ™ contains a full complement of metabolically active organic compounds not found in regular plant foods or supplements. These unique compounds are absorbed immediately and act as regulatory signals, activators or catalysts to produce synchronized and accelerated growth under all conditions. LIQUID KARMA ™ functions as a growth engine because its high metabolic activity produces a large amount of energy which is immediately transformed to growth.
Benefits of Using LIQUID KARMA ™
Extensive research and field trials indicate that LIQUID KARMA ™ produces beneficial results during every phase of plant growth. Starting with seed germination and following through to vegetative growth, budding and flowering, the continued use of LIQUID KARMA ™ ensures optimal plant growth at every stage.
Application Rates
Seed Germination 5 ml/gallon
Vegetative Growth 10-15 ml gallon
Flowering 10-15 ml gallon
Transplanting 15 ml gallon
Rooting 15-20 ml gallon
Liquid Karma information
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
LIQUID KARMA ™Bio-catalyst Plant Stimulant (FYI)
Product description and Benefits....
The introduction of LIQUID KARMA ™ represents a major and significant breakthrough in plant nutrition.
This is because LIQUID KARMA ™ contains a full complement of metabolically active organic compounds not found in regular plant foods or supplements. These unique compounds are absorbed immediately and act as regulatory signals, activators or catalysts to produce synchronized and accelerated growth under all conditions. LIQUID KARMA ™ functions as a growth engine because its high metabolic activity produces a large amount of energy which is immediately transformed to growth.
Biochemical Composition
LIQUID KARMA ™ contains seven major groups of nutrients based on their specific effects on plant growth and development:
A. Fermented Compost Solution – prepared by exhaustive bacterial and enzymatic fermentation of fish meal, composted seabird guano, spirulina, sea kelp, and soybean meal. In order to enhance the fermentation process and obtain a product which contains the highest possible biological activity, the fermentation is carried out in different stages in the presence of humic acid, citric acid, raw sugar cane, complex carbohydrates, glucose, fructose and over 72 trace elements. Fermented compost solution prepared in this manner is used by an increasing number of organic gardeners to obtain luxuriant vegetative growth, huge flowers and flavorful fruits and vegetables.
B. Amino Acids – LIQUID KARMA ™ contains essential amino acids which are derived from casein hydrolysate and soybean protein hydrolysate. Amino acids are important plant nutrients because they serve as building blocks for structural proteins and enzymes. In addition, amino acids are also involved in the activation of transfer ribonucleic acids (t-RNAs) and DNA synthesis.The following amino acids are present in LIQUID KARMA ™:glycine, alanine, valine, leucine, isoleucine, serine, threonine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, asparagine, glutamine, lysine, arginine, histidine, cysteine, cystine, methionine, proline, phenylalanine, tyrosine and tryptophan.
C. Vitamins – All of the vitamins used in this formulation are extremely beneficial for plant growth because they function as co-factors for enzymes involved in carbohydrate metabolism and the biosynthesis of macromolecules. LIQUID KARMA™ contains significant amounts of riboflavin, thiamine, pyridoxine and all of the other B-complex vitamins obtained from fermented yeast extracts.
D. Plant Extracts – LIQUID KARMA™ also contains aqueous and ethanolic extracts of etiolated wheat seedlings and Zea mays. These extracts contain high levels of the plant hormones known as auxins and cytokinins. For successful plant micropropagation (tissue culture), the crucial requirements for an auxin and cytokinin are well documented in botanical literature.
E. Humic Acid – In addition to the ingredients indicated above, LIQUID KARMA™ contains optimal levels of humic acid and fulvic acid derived from leonardite. These substances are known to stimulate the growth of roots, shoots and flow-ers, by maintaining the proper osmotic concentration in cells.
F. Seaweed Extract – LIQUID KARMA ™ also contains a high proportion of seaweed extract obtained from North Atlantic Kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum). Kelp extract contains metabolically active carbohydrates, complex carbohydrates, minerals such as cobalt, strontium and iodine, and growth substances that are known to be beneficial for plant growth.
G. Carbohydrates – Carbohydrates are included in LIQUID KARMA ™ because they are the direct or indirect precursors of virtually every metabolite. Their presence provides the added burst of energy required to assimilate and metabolize all of the other wonderful ingredients present in LIQUID KARMA ™.
Benefits of Using LIQUID KARMA ™
Extensive research and field trials indicate that LIQUID KARMA ™ produces beneficial results during every phase of plant growth. Starting with seed germination and following through to vegetative growth, budding and flowering, the continued use of LIQUID KARMA ™ ensures optimal plant growth at every stage. In addition, because of the presence of high concentrations of B-complex vitamins and plant hormones in LIQUID KARMA ™, the product has been shown to be very effective in protecting plants from transplant shock, and in promoting the rooting of cuttings. The seven nutrient groups used in the formation of LIQUID KARMA ™ act synergistically to produce optimal plant growth.
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