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https://atrium.lib.uoguelph.ca/xmlui/bitstream/handle/10214/12125/Stemeroff_Jonathan_201712_Msc_with_erratum.pdf


I’ve recently seen a discussion that was inspired by a study into cannabis production ( pdf linked above ).
One of the things the study investigated was the impact of flushing soil grown cannabis plants with nutrient free water two weeks prior to harvest to determine whether it had the intended effect of reducing nutrient concentrations in dried bud.

According to the study - “Flushing is currently standard common practice used by many cannabis producers. This involves irrigating the plants with nutrient free water for the last two weeks before harvest. The belief is that this method of irrigation will reduce the concentration of nutrients within the bud. This reduction is then believed to have impacts on the taste of the final product when consumed. Regardless of the anecdotal impacts on taste, there is little evidence that flushing the root zone during the final phase of production would result in a net export of nutrients from the maturing bud.”


So contrary to common practice the attached study suggests flushing has almost no impact on the amount of nutrients measured in the end product. The only benefit of flushing is that the grower can use water for the final two weeks with no effect on the final yield suggesting the only benefit to flushing is that the grower can save on nutrient cost during the final two weeks of the grow cycle.
I’m sure we all know someone who’s ruined a crop from over feeding but the Cannabis for this study was grown in a lab by people who really know what they are doing.


Until I read this study I was under the impression that flushing a crop is essential and to not flush is almost a sin but is it all in the dry and cure?
There’s no denying properly cured cannabis is a different beast to something that’s been flash dried and bagged within two weeks of harvest.
Is drying in a controlled environment and a proper cure where the real magic happens and the real break down of nutrients occurs (if it happens at all)?
Is flushing stoner science?
Does anyone know what the deal is with food crops and are these flushed before being sold to consumers?
Is it just cannabis farmers that flush crops?.


I would love to hear experiences and ideas around this, I think it’s a very interesting subject especially when presented with a study that goes against what is common practice.

Haven’t done a grow before and was thinking of starting with an autoflower any tips please?

has anyone heard of this strain? I have smoked it once and never again. as if it vanished of the face of the earth. i have never came across anything like it since :(

has anyone seen this episode of joe rogan? I'm not a believer of aliens.... but this is making me think otherwise

I just had to pick up a Q of this. How could I resist a marriage of two of my favourite strains Gelato and Stardawg.

****THE LOOK
On opening the package and seeing the buds my excitement went from 'I can't wait to try this badboy' to 'holy fuck this has the potential to be a classic'!

The buds are one of the most aesthetically pleasing I've had in ages. Beautiful deep purples mixed with lime green and a see of mouth watering trichs. Just look at these pics!

***THE BOUQUET
Unique mix of baked goods, with a peppery floral scent mixed in. Doesn't sound that appealing but it smells amazing!

***THE TASTE
Now don't shoot me here, the taste didn't live up to the hype of the look and smell of these beauties pre light up. That's not to say it tasted like a poorly cured or flushed flower, just not my cup of tea, many of you will I'm sure love it.

***THE HIGH
Fantastic high, full on head buzz that hits you between the eyes resulting in an euphoric happy buzz followed by relaxation.

***Conclusion
Despite the negative for me on the taste front, I wouldn't hesitate to buy this great example of a strain grown with love again. At the prices RB does I think you woould be hard pressed to find better bang for your buck at 80ish for a Q.

Hey Guys,
I’ve ordered from you a few times in the past, always great stuff!I just found your page again while browsing and realised you no longer ship to Ireland!Is there any update on shipping to us stuck on this island?Really missing shopping with you guys ☺️

whats the recipe for this stuff? i hear it involves enzyme Prenyltransferases.

would love to try smoking some of it.

Howdo folks. Just wanted to say Hi. Absolutely chuffed to find a site like this on the open web. I had been toying with getting into the dark web markets but never got round to it as it always seemed a bit complicated.

I have been lurking Lil Biggy for a few weeks now and wanted to thank those who have given me tips and support, ready to take the plunge for my first purchase. I was totally clueless about Bitcoin and the advice that you've given, whether directly or through previous posts, has been invaluable and I think Ive got the bases covered now! There looks to be loads of quality products on here, its nice to be spoilt for choice.

Im an occasional toker now, usually smoking herb through a pipe or waterpipe. In the past I had been a heavy user, times have changed since then and I remember buying my first ‘teenth, from my school mate behind the school playing field for £7.50! It was the 1990s and Cypress Hill had just released their first album! (No one knew who they were then and the album was on cassette as a US import, my prized possession)

For us, weed back then was mainly hash, with occasional grass in the form of Thai Stick or similar. I remember a lot of Squidgy Black being available in the early days, with Soap, Slate, Diesel and Golf Ball being around a lot. The Squidgy gradually got more rare and hash quality seemed to drop off a fair bit for a while, with only Diesel being available, then a boom in herbal Weed and then UK grown weed too. I had a go at growing plants under lights for a while, I had a girlfriend who’s Dad was a big smoker and he let me use his brick shed as a grow room for about 6 plants under a massive High Pressure Sodium light, the thing was like a Street Light in the tiny shed! The seeds we had just collected from buying herb. Half the plants turned out to be female and we had some great weed off a couple of the plants and some average weed off the rest. Didn't really know what we were doing but we got some great times out of it and it was a fascinating thing to do.

Anyway Im rambling now, just wanted to say hi! I find myself browsing the items list like a kid in a sweet shop- thank you vendors!

Hey biggas!
I haven't been on LB much lately but I'm still around.

Anyone have any suggestions on what I should do with my stems? I've been saving them for awhile now and thought 420 day would be a good time to use them somehow. I'm a complete noob when it comes to doing anything with weed other than smoking it. I heard somewhere I could make bubble hash out of my stems but I've never smoked hash before and not sure I understand how to make it or even how to smoke it.

Any good suggestions and instructions on how/what to do with these stems would be greatly appreciated.

Hope you all are staying safe and healthy, and that your 420 day is lit!