poisonthewell871
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So first off, I usually don’t ever post, but due to myself nearly almost giving up cloning entirely until this method, I will share my techniques to those in a similar situation as I was. It took me over 5 months, $300, and over 300 failed clones to get one to root. I was about to give it all up, and then I came across this method:
Cloning 101: Materials NEEDED, or don’t even try(*****Pictures*****)
-Dome w/vents, and nursery tray that fits-$12
-rapid rooter plugs- $12
-Clonex™ cloning solution $20
-you can use other solutions(such as europonics, Olivas, etc, but I have used MANY and Clonex had the highest success rate by a landslide)
-Juicy Roots™ Cloning Gel $20
-similar to the clonex, you can use other rooting gels, but juicy roots just dominated the others as it is higher in concetrate of the rooting hormone
-Heated Mat/towels if needed $25
-Thermometer $2
-razor blade/scalpel(NO SCISSORS!!!!) ($1)
-spray bottle to mist dome- $3
Total Cost for extremely good cloning station: 100
So the reason I have suggested to use the Rapid Rooters, as opposed to Rockwool and other cloning mediums, is that the PH is already balanced, and they are not as finicky with watering. I did an experiment with 4 rockwool, 4 rapid rooters, and 4 gel cups. All of the rapid rooters rooted, one rockwool, and zero gel cups.
Mix two teaspoons of Clonex per 1 quart and soak the Rapid Rooters. Have all of your materials ready, as you do not want to cut the clone and have no where to put them. To make a cut, push down lightly on(picture*****) clone to expose topside. Remove all secondary leave except the top two, as described in chapter one, leaving only two secondary leaves and the internodes. Your mother plant MUST be strong and big, otherwise cloning becomes very difficult. After pushing down gently, cut topside with razor/scalpul at 45 degree angle(the cut should be about ½ inch long.) Submerge the exposed cut in Juicy Roots, and quickly place into Rapid Rooter. If too much time elapses, oxegen can kill the young cutting.
Once all cuttings are dipped in juicy roots and placed in Rapid Rooters, place the young babies into the Dome w/the heat pad under it. Keep the dome misty, it should look like a rainforest. Keep the temp. around 80 degrees, but consistency with temperature is what matters. You may have to place a few towells on top of the map in order to reach desired temp. Mist dome about three times a day, and water with Clonex about every two days. After about a week, reduce watering to encourage roots to appear(but DO NOT let the Rapid rooter get completely dry). Roots should appear in 1-2 weeks.
Having clones at your disposal is extremely advantageous to the grower who wishes to have a consistant supply. I have two flower rotations, each starting at the beginning of the month(this reduces the time to having the end product every month instead of every other month). I let me clones get 12” to 18” before placing them in the flower room. If some are growing too quick, raise the lights so growth won’t be so vigorous(although this usually is a great problem to have). I have found that using soils with coconut shells and peat moss really give the babies a boost at a young age(such as Black Gold).
Cloning 101: Materials NEEDED, or don’t even try(*****Pictures*****)
-Dome w/vents, and nursery tray that fits-$12
-rapid rooter plugs- $12
-Clonex™ cloning solution $20
-you can use other solutions(such as europonics, Olivas, etc, but I have used MANY and Clonex had the highest success rate by a landslide)
-Juicy Roots™ Cloning Gel $20
-similar to the clonex, you can use other rooting gels, but juicy roots just dominated the others as it is higher in concetrate of the rooting hormone
-Heated Mat/towels if needed $25
-Thermometer $2
-razor blade/scalpel(NO SCISSORS!!!!) ($1)
-spray bottle to mist dome- $3
Total Cost for extremely good cloning station: 100
So the reason I have suggested to use the Rapid Rooters, as opposed to Rockwool and other cloning mediums, is that the PH is already balanced, and they are not as finicky with watering. I did an experiment with 4 rockwool, 4 rapid rooters, and 4 gel cups. All of the rapid rooters rooted, one rockwool, and zero gel cups.
Mix two teaspoons of Clonex per 1 quart and soak the Rapid Rooters. Have all of your materials ready, as you do not want to cut the clone and have no where to put them. To make a cut, push down lightly on(picture*****) clone to expose topside. Remove all secondary leave except the top two, as described in chapter one, leaving only two secondary leaves and the internodes. Your mother plant MUST be strong and big, otherwise cloning becomes very difficult. After pushing down gently, cut topside with razor/scalpul at 45 degree angle(the cut should be about ½ inch long.) Submerge the exposed cut in Juicy Roots, and quickly place into Rapid Rooter. If too much time elapses, oxegen can kill the young cutting.
Once all cuttings are dipped in juicy roots and placed in Rapid Rooters, place the young babies into the Dome w/the heat pad under it. Keep the dome misty, it should look like a rainforest. Keep the temp. around 80 degrees, but consistency with temperature is what matters. You may have to place a few towells on top of the map in order to reach desired temp. Mist dome about three times a day, and water with Clonex about every two days. After about a week, reduce watering to encourage roots to appear(but DO NOT let the Rapid rooter get completely dry). Roots should appear in 1-2 weeks.
Having clones at your disposal is extremely advantageous to the grower who wishes to have a consistant supply. I have two flower rotations, each starting at the beginning of the month(this reduces the time to having the end product every month instead of every other month). I let me clones get 12” to 18” before placing them in the flower room. If some are growing too quick, raise the lights so growth won’t be so vigorous(although this usually is a great problem to have). I have found that using soils with coconut shells and peat moss really give the babies a boost at a young age(such as Black Gold).