Question Bud washing help needed.

[Guest]

I have spider mites I am trying to control with Nematodes.

I came across “ bud washing “
Where folks are using lemon & Bicarbonate of soda to wash outside plants & to get rid of mite poo ect.

I am at the point where Researching bud washing is done & the only thing left to do is actually ask is it going to effect the taste & will it kill the eggs rather than just wash them off.

Tbf I may as join as I seem to get reply’s here

 

[guest]

Lol I give up I just got told on another growing forum that Nematodes only live in soil I mean I mean my goodness does everybody just spout out stuff without knowing what on earth there talking about.
Kinda why I am trying here as a guest as the place I joined is well not very good

 

[420SeedNinja]

I have spider mites I am trying to control with Nematodes.

I came across “ bud washing “
Where folks are using lemon & Bicarbonate of soda to wash outside plants & to get rid of mite poo ect.

I am at the point where Researching bud washing is done & the only thing left to do is actually ask is it going to effect the taste & will it kill the eggs rather than just wash them off.

Tbf I may as join as I seem to get reply’s here

As long as you flush your plants before harvest (only distilled water for 3-5 days before chop), and fully rinse off the lemon-soda after application, it shouldn't impact the taste/terpenes/trichomes. The citric acid should kill those eggs and help detach 'em to be rinsed off.

I use Dr. Zymes Eliminator -similar ingredients, and is all natural with no residue. It can also be used post harvest, for bud rinsing before cure.
**Edited because I learned by the shared knowledge in this forum that "flushing" doesn't have any provable value. If you're still "flushing" before harvest, I recommend continuing to read this thread and research for yourself.

 

[Tracker]

I wash my outdoor when I harvest using...

1) h2o2 and h2o bath

Then

2) clean h2o bath

I like the end result.

Good luck! Peace ✌

 

[Guest]

Thanks for the help

 

[Alphatoy]

I have spider mites I am trying to control with Nematodes.

I came across “ bud washing “
Where folks are using lemon & Bicarbonate of soda to wash outside plants & to get rid of mite poo ect.

I am at the point where Researching bud washing is done & the only thing left to do is actually ask is it going to effect the taste & will it kill the eggs rather than just wash them off.

Tbf I may as join as I seem to get reply’s here

i myself use Mite Massacure Concentrate it works i got mine off of AMAZON u only have to use it once it does the job. and is safe

 

[Alphatoy]

As long as you flush your plants before harvest (only distilled water for 3-5 days before chop), and fully rinse off the lemon-soda after application, it shouldn't impact the taste/terpenes/trichomes. The citric acid should kill those eggs and help detach 'em to be rinsed off.

I use Dr. Zymes Eliminator -similar ingredients, and is all natural with no residue. It can also be used post harvest, for bud rinsing before cure.

flushing does nothing in order to flush your plant u would have to dunk the whole plant into a barrel of soultion you can never get a complete flush by misting them.

 

[Guest]

Thanks

Yeah I don’t need to flush to be honest as I use guano and other organic stuff that & I know when to stop feeding so there’s nada left. I used to be like omgoodness you don’t flush you need to flush till I learned more.

I can’t use any thing like Dr. Zymes Eliminator or Mite Massacureits it makes me ill as ive a rare condition that to complicated to explain in o open forum,anyway I’m in flower I wouldn’t spray anything in flower

 

[Alphatoy]

Thanks

Yeah I don’t need to flush to be honest as I use guano and other organic stuff that & I know when to stop feeding so there’s nada left. I used to be like omgoodness you don’t flush you need to flush till I learned more.

I can’t use any thing like Dr. Zymes Eliminator or Mite Massacureits it makes me ill as ive a rare condition that to complicated to explain in o open forum,anyway I’m in flower I wouldn’t spray anything in flower

If you can get their go over to ( Forums) and read IS FLUSHING A HOAX (YES) their is an answer

 

[420SeedNinja]

flushing does nothing in order to flush your plant u would have to dunk the whole plant into a barrel of soultion you can never get a complete flush by misting them.

I meant to water them with only distilled water, no nutes, during the final week before chopping them. Then, I spray them down with Zymes and give them a thorough rinse. In my experience, the flushing removes any nutrient/fertilizer "flavors" out of the buds, and the washing takes care of any soft bodied insects or mold spores.
Interesting you should mention it, I've been considering dippin them into a barrel and giving them a few shakes under water for a deep rinse. Especially the past couple days because my ooutdoor grow was riddled with tiny white flies right at harvest.

 

[Alphatoy]

I meant to water them with only distilled water, no nutes, during the final week before chopping them. Then, I spray them down with Zymes and give them a thorough rinse. In my experience, the flushing removes any nutrient/fertilizer "flavors" out of the buds, and the washing takes care of any soft bodied insects or mold spores.
Interesting you should mention it, I've been considering dippin them into a barrel and giving them a few shakes under water for a deep rinse. Especially the past couple days because my ooutdoor grow was riddled with tiny white flies right at harvest.

as i stated above please read IS FLUSHING A HOAX (YES) or are you a LA LA LA LA

 

[420SeedNinja]

Always glad to learn new things - especially about traditions that have no provable scientific value. The science seems pretty clear, I'll have to concede and make some adjustments in my own methodology.

Grateful for the info.

 

[hawkman]

don't believe in bud washing --But it migjht help with your infestiation =- seems the only thing you can do --sorry to hear about it - wish you luck in handeling it (unless freeze your plant)

 

[Guest]

I have spider mites I am trying to control with Nematodes.

I came across “ bud washing “
Where folks are using lemon & Bicarbonate of soda to wash outside plants & to get rid of mite poo ect.

I am at the point where Researching bud washing is done & the only thing left to do is actually ask is it going to effect the taste & will it kill the eggs rather than just wash them off.

Tbf I may as join as I seem to get reply’s here

I wasn’t using Nematodes, I stand corrected. Nematodes live underground. I was using predator mites a mix of phytoseiulus persimilis & amblyseius californicus. They done the job no mites left.