"Flushing" in Hydroponics: Essential Practice or Overhyped Tradition?
In this episode of Hydroponics Daily, Dr. Russell Sharp explores the controversial topic of flushing in hydroponic systems. With the sweltering UK heat as a backdrop, he delves into the reasons why growers from different backgrounds, from lettuce to legal cannabis, might choose to incorporate flushing in their practices.
Dr. Sharp explains what flushing entails: running nutrient-free water through the system to remove excess salts and residues before harvest. He discusses its proposed benefits, such as improved flavor and aroma in crops, reduced harshness in smoking plants like legal…
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