Topping/cloning

[StillHigh1982]

I'm giving 8 plants their first haircuts today. They are 6 and 7 nodes tall. I am also wanting to clone them. Should I wait to clone until I can take lower branches like I have seen in most instructions on cloning or can I clip a whole node and just clone the tops. I have never cloned before but I have all the stuff to do it. Any comments are appreciated as always.

 

[Canuck147]

Can only be good if you try.

 

[Farmall2]

Canuck147 said it best... only works if you try...gotta be in it to win it, no time like the present, nothing ventured nothing gained....go for it!

 

[dphipps1020]

I actually just did this. Topped one girl and am doing a clone with it. Just did it a few days ago so no roots yet, also using the cup with water method not a tray and dome.

 

[Farmall2]

Mist your leaves since there are no uptake roots

 

[Rwise]

As I see it, nothing to loose! If it works then there is a gain, good luck!

 

[dphipps1020]

Just an update, my clone is rooting. So it is definitely possible to top your plant and use it for a clone.

 

[oldjarhead100]

one year when I topped my plants I used the toppings for clones ,then in 10 days I topped/cloned them again

 

[dphipps1020]

Here's the post I was looking for. The cloned topping is growing great. Just thought I'd update with a picture next to another plant for size reference.

 

[gbauto]

It's my standard practice when running a pheno hunt.
I will let the plant get to 6-7 nodes, top at the 4th, flip, and then use that cutting for a clone.