The “ whole-plant-upside-down hang ” method slows the drying process and water loss for a smoother smoke . It reduces the loss of terpenes , giving the end-user a better overall aroma and flavour .
Myth # 2
More Nutrients Means Faster , Bigger Growth
It ’ s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that more nutrients are better , especially toward the end of flowering when you are pinning all your hopes on a yield of big resinous buds . Cannabis plants do indeed require much higher levels of nutrients than generic houseplants . If they don ’ t get enough , they can be more susceptible to deficiencies and perform poorly overall . However , too much can be just as damaging . One of the primary issues of using too many nutrients is the risk of nutrient burn . Nutrient burn can be defined as over-fertilizing your cannabis plants to the point where growth and bud production is stifled . Unlike animals , plants cannot store excess nutrient energy inside fat cells .
Some suggest you use as many nutrients as your plant can take until you see the first tell-tale signs of nutrient burn and then pull back . However , this is a risky game . Plants that are pushed to the limit with nutrients don ’ t appear to grow any faster or more significant than plants that receiving a standard amount of nutrients . The most obvious sign that you have breached the territory of nutrient burn is the slow appearance of browning and scorching on leaf tips and edges . This renders the damaged parts of the leaves defunct from absorbing light for photosynthesis , further exacerbating the plant ’ s health issues .
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Myth # 3
Flushing Removes All Chemicals
While we are on the subject of flushing , let ’ s clear up another myth . Flushing your plants in the last two weeks of your cycle is an essential practice during the pre-harvest time . There is no doubt flushing is a worthwhile process , but not always for the reason most people think . Every time you feed your plants , they take in nutrients that , when in excess , cannot be used by the plants . The build-up can result in an unpleasant chemical taste to your finished product . Flushing enables your plants to drink water without extra minerals to dilute this taste as far as possible . It also helps to clear any build-up of minerals or nutrient salts that are present in your medium . However , flushing will not remove any remaining minerals or nutrient salts already in the buds . You will not be able to entirely get rid of that chemical taste from your buds if you over-fertilize throughout the flowering stage .
Myth # 4
Adding Fruit to Your Medium Enhances Flavours
This is just madness ; however , I hear it all the time . Terpenes are compounds responsible for giving plants their unique aromas and flavours . They make lemons smell and taste like lemons , for example . In cannabis , terpenes also help drive each cultivar ’ s overall effects . Strain genetics determine the terpene profiles of any given strain , which is why many varieties exist . While individual results may vary depending on factors like environmental conditions , putting extra fruit juices , pulp , or anything else into the soil will 100 percent not increase your terp percentages . Nor will it help cannabis plants to entertain new flavours . It can , however , alter the delicate nutritional balance of the soil pH , creating environments that may be too acidic or alkaline for your plants to deal with . Even using juice in a mixture of water for your plants can be fatal .
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