You absolutely do need at least a 10 day partial light cure, or flush if you prefer, if you want it to smoke like that when fresh. I sort of mentioned the benefits in (IIRC) my last post, I am of the opinion you get more yield, possibly strength (although that is much more debatable than yield) than if you restrict nutrients in the maximum growth period.
Personally, I cure a minimum of 6 weeks up to 4 1/2 months (into glass jars when buds crispy but stalks fresh, keep an eye and get moisture levels right then seal)
Some context : I had a bad failure once when I was on holiday. I had stupidly propped up the ball on my float valve so the ladies got no new water and died 2 weeks from harvest (3 days into a 17 day holiday). I knew about it as soon as it happened but could not do anything about it until I returned home. They were pale brown and crispy, it was very unpleasant to see. They were also just mature enough to crop. The weight was 1/2 of the normal final weight, which let me know that the last 2 weeks are when the plant does 1/2 of itâs important growing. This has raised the importance of those final 14 days in my mind, the importance of nutrients in that time and so on. It was also an incredibly smooth smoke. They had no flush, just a harsh and unwanted 14 day light cure.
This might bias my opinion 
Just so you know, I run hydro in a vertical system using standard guttering, central heating pumps, and plumbing pushfit tubing. I also am experimenting with the world of reduced feeding leading to increased yield and quality from better environment management
Iâm curious what you think you are removing from the plant when you flush?
(off to visit the stepdaughter for the day with the wife, will be back later and I will roll and post)
