Cut or designated mothers?

[Squatchbud]

As a new grower, I was wondering what you more experienced growers like to do. Do you prefer to just cut clones before moving your plants to flower, or do you like to keep a designated mother plant? I would enjoy hearing your answers and why you chose the method you use. Thanks.

 

[oldfogey8]

Personally I just cut clones. I don’t have room to keep a mother. I only have one tent. If I had 2 i’d have to figure out what to do with a lot more extra buds.

 

[umbra]

both

 

[Rosebud]

I don't do mothers anymore, just clones. I end up abusing them and I can't take the guilt. Clones for me.

 

[bluegrasser]

Dumb question : how many clones can you get from one mother, assuming you dont keep the mum.
My apologies for the hijack OP.

 

[Squatchbud]

Depends on how big the mom is I'd guess. So in theory, as many as there are branches to cut.

 

[bluegrasser]

Depends on how big the mom is I'd guess. So in theory, as many as there are branches to cut.

Holy crap on a cracker they must grow like Weeds ! Now this is a new wrinkle i need to ponder.
Thanks Squatchbud

 

[Keef]

The number of clones U can get from a mother is infinite --
Then U can use a cut as a mother and do it again !-- I find it easier to just clone from clones and it gets U to the same place-- I grew up around livestock so I tend to call it my bloodlines instead of variety or clone line-- I clone to keep the bloodline of the mother the cuts came from alive and happy !-- What I tend to do is shape the plant a week or so before sending to to bloom -- Those clippings are my new clones --

 

[bluegrasser]

The number of clones U can get from a mother is infinite --
Then U can use a cut as a mother and do it again !-- I find it easier to just clone from clones and it gets U to the same place-- I grew up around livestock so I tend to call it my bloodlines instead of variety or clone line-- I clone to keep the bloodline of the mother the cuts came from alive and happy !-- What I tend to do is shape the plant a week or so before sending to to bloom -- Those clippings are my new clones --

Oddly enough that makes sense to me Keef. We used to raise and sell Beagle hounds and the theories seem to be about the same. Thanks for the info bro