Quick and easy cloning

[Soilscience]

Whenever I top something, I use the tops for clones. I always have a few clones rooting in the corner.
I especially like to take a second or third cutting under the top that is just a node with shoots. When these root you already have the first two arms of your manifold.

 

[Soilscience]

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Building the manifold from the 2 armed clone. Weeks ahead of seeds.

 

[insomniaczzz]

looking really nice. I've always thought that using a top doesn't make a good clone. I'm not sure why, but yours look great.

 

[Canyon Grower]

Wow, what a great idea! I will use this in the future.

 

[DW2]

Great idea! I have always read that one needs to take the cuttings for cloning from the lower portion of the plant. I'm going to try that on my next grow.
Thanks Soilscience.

 

[Soilscience]

They may not take as well as other cuttings. But I always have a few going. Sometimes they root in 4 days, sometimes it can be weeks. They work better when it's warm.
I use a wine size plastic cup with moist soil covered by a 16oz cup. I poke holes in the bottom one, but not the top. Time to transplant when you see the roots curling around inside. Usually 2 to 4 weeks. I keep them in the shade of the big plants, but have to find a place to keep them when the big sisters go 12/12. A cardboard box with a CFL will hold them nicely until the main tent goes back to veg.
Its like sourdough starter.