Doc Bud's High Brix Q&A With Pictures

Doc, looking to clarify one thing. I've tried to find this in the thread, but no success. I know the instructions say "Flush plants prior to first drench. Do NOT flush prior to second drench." and that you don't flush at the end, but when the application of the Cat Drench is discussed on the thread there's never (at least, I can't find any) reference to flushing. My assumption is flush before the first C-drench and then again before switching back to energy.

Is this current practice? What are you other HBer's doing?

To flush, or not to flush, that is the question! :Namaste:
 
medmanmike said:
Doc, looking to clarify one thing. I've tried to find this in the thread, but no success. I know the instructions say "Flush plants prior to first drench. Do NOT flush prior to second drench." and that you don't flush at the end, but when the application of the Cat Drench is discussed on the thread there's never (at least, I can't find any) reference to flushing. My assumption is flush before the first C-drench and then again before switching back to energy.

Is this current practice? What are you other HBer's doing?

To flush, or not to flush, that is the question! :Namaste:
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Bro, I don't know where you heard "flush" or Do NOT flush....I just re-read the directions and didn't see anything about it. I don't remember talking about it either, so that's why you haven't been able to find it in the thread.

Since I don't exactly know what you're asking why not go read the directions and see if your question isn't answered there? If not, please come right on back here and ask.

I water inbetween drenches. I don't flush as a rule. Definitely don't flush in the bloom cycle unless you've made a horrible mistake. A good two waterings with just pure water will work as well as a flush, but there's rarely a reason to do so.
 
Doc Bud said:
Bro, I don't know where you heard "flush" or Do NOT flush....I just re-read the directions and didn't see anything about it. I don't remember talking about it either, so that's why you haven't been able to find it in the thread.

Since I don't exactly know what you're asking why not go read the directions and see if your question isn't answered there? If not, please come right on back here and ask.

I water inbetween drenches. I don't flush as a rule. Definitely don't flush in the bloom cycle unless you've made a horrible mistake. A good two waterings with just pure water will work as well as a flush, but there's rarely a reason to do so.
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Doc, here's the section and the "flush" comment from the directions. Disclaimer: As I pick up new tips/trick/practice from you and from other experienced HBers, I occasionally add a note or two in the directions. In the beginning, I didn't reference them: now I do. So, maybe this was one of my un referenced additions and I assumed (me bad) from you...

"Cat(ionic) Drench: This is used right when buds set (week 3 and 4 of bud set). It is strongly reproductive in effect and if used at the wrong time will result in stunted growth and lower yields. Used at the proper time, unprecedented resin formation takes place. It is used twice in a row (no water in between applications). Flush plants prior to first drench. Do NOT flush prior to second drench. The next watering should be Energy and Tea. Using Cat Drench late in bloom may increase certain flavors and smells, but it also results in a more "gamey" flavor in produce."
 
medmanmike said:
Doc, here's the section and the "flush" comment from the directions. Disclaimer: As I pick up new tips/trick/practice from you and from other experienced HBers, I occasionally add a note or two in the directions. In the beginning, I didn't reference them: now I do. So, maybe this was one of my un referenced additions and I assumed (me bad) from you...

"Cat(ionic) Drench: This is used right when buds set (week 3 and 4 of bud set). It is strongly reproductive in effect and if used at the wrong time will result in stunted growth and lower yields. Used at the proper time, unprecedented resin formation takes place. It is used twice in a row (no water in between applications). Flush plants prior to first drench. Do NOT flush prior to second drench. The next watering should be Energy and Tea. Using Cat Drench late in bloom may increase certain flavors and smells, but it also results in a more "gamey" flavor in produce."
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Doc, just found this "tip" from the instructions. Though for sure it was yours. It sure sounds and reads like your words.

"Tip: When switching soil energy from neutral/growth to cationic/reproductive, apply the drench immediately after a flush. For example, drench the hell out of the pot with nothing but RO and THEN apply the drench on top of that, maybe with 1/2 gallon of measured feed water"
 
medmanmike said:
Doc, just found this "tip" from the instructions. Though for sure it was yours. It sure sounds and reads like your words.

"Tip: When switching soil energy from neutral/growth to cationic/reproductive, apply the drench immediately after a flush. For example, drench the hell out of the pot with nothing but RO and THEN apply the drench on top of that, maybe with 1/2 gallon of measured feed water"
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Ah yes.....now I remember! Thanks for finding it.

Since doing the saucers and dealing with mid-bloom fade, I no longer do that. Certainly I'd water before the Cat Drench, because it's a good idea to water inbetween drenches.

The most recent set of instructions do not recommend that practice.

Using Drenches:

Tea: All drenches are "served" with 2.5 mils of Tea, with two exceptions.

In High Brix growing, drenches do far more than feed the plant. They signal the plant to grow or re-produce, and they keep the biology in the soil happy and productive. This is where the magic happens! Water with straight water plus 1/4 strength Transplant between drenches with one exception.*

Growth Energy: used nearly exclusively in veg. This is where strong stems and healthy leaves come from. It is also used during the latter half of the bloom cycle to bulk up fruit and flowers. Mix at 1/2 to 1 1/2 oz per 6 plants. Stronger doses can be used if needed, but generally you'll just waste product. Finishing the growing cycle on Growth Energy results in a sweeter produce.

Transplant Should be used during the bloom phase alternating with Growth Energy. It is used at 1/2 to 2 oz per 6 plants (30 square feet.) Some growers have found that essential oil and resin production can be increased by using 1/4 oz of Transplant evenly distributed to every plant with each and every watering....whether with a drench or with just plain water. Please note, this does not mean 1/4 TO EVERY PLANT, but 1/4 oz divided equally to all plants.

**Cat Drench: This is used right when buds set. It is strongly reproductive in effect and if used at the wrong time will result in stunted growth and lower yields. Used at the proper time, unprecedented resin formation takes place. It is used twice in a row (no water in between applications). Using Cat Drench late in bloom may increase certain flavors and smells, but it also results in a more "gamey" flavor in produce.
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DrZiggy said:
Doc, how much water is in your pots on harvest day? The amount at end of the last feed?
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Pretty much whatever is in there. I don't let them go dry, and I don't "flush." So, I'd say "normal."
 
here are some nice pics from docs garden!:ganjamon:
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Slo took those last night. I took these just an hour ago. Notice the difference in camera quality.

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Focusing on the third pic, (just above) these are the plants I pruned up in veg a week ago:

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As you can see, they're filling out and have very thick and supportive stems.
 
Doc, I'd like to lodge a formal complaint about the kit. My plants are in fact WAY TOO DANK. Everything in my house reaks and I have been told multiple times in public that I smell like weed LOL.
 
growerjoe said:
Doc, I'd like to lodge a formal complaint about the kit. My plants are in fact WAY TOO DANK. Everything in my house reaks and I have been told multiple times in public that I smell like weed LOL.
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I'm so sorry bro. Too dank is hard to fix. I hope at least someone appreciates it at some point. :thumb:
 

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