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weedman82

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so a uh a friend of mine is cloning to find sex of bagseed, but wants to find out, if he needs a root stimulator solution to soak the grow plugs in, like is that absolutely necessary?

should he saturate his grow plugs in 5.5 ph water, (this is for soil)?

I know I'm asking annoying nub questions, and everything will probably turn out fine, but I just want some reassurance, and also does anyone have any experience with "grow plugs" ?
 
djfloms

djfloms

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you don't soak the root plugs in the root stim... you dip the 45 degree cut clones into the stimulator than into the root cubes.
You will need a humidity dome or plastic bags, razorblade, and a spray bottle. just mist the plants 1 to 2 times per day. it might be tempting to do it more......DONT you will actually do them more harm that way.
 
cloudyharvest

cloudyharvest

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I simply take the clones off plant 2- inches or longer. make sure its from the lower part of the plant...then take the cutling and cut them at 45'angle under water in a bowl or cup then dip into rooting gel...then i place the stem into the hole( in ur case the plug) which i placed gel into to speed things up(imo) i put them in a humidity dome but if you are low on dough u can saran wrap solos use a rubber band..place ontop of heating pad/...under cfl!...root away!!
 
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weedman82

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no I got everything I need, no need to go ghetto, (but nice tip using the party cups) i got a nice propagation package, its a nice dome with vents, and 72 cell tray, a packet of clonex, and seedling heat mat.

I'm just wondering if I need to go out and get a root stimulant solution, to soak the plugs in, or if just regular water would do it, and if it has to be 5.5 ph?
 
darkdestruction420

darkdestruction420

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you know what i do? take a glass of water ph'd so its in the right range and then take a cutting, re-cut it underwater, and then keep it in indirect light for 18+ hrs a day. 2-3 weeks later and they are usually developing roots and ready to go into the grow medium.
 
brownbearclan

brownbearclan

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The answer is no, you don't NEED to soak it root stimulator solution, ph'd water is fine. It might help a little but isn't required. If you use a gel to dip in fist your especially gtg. You can use nothing but plain water and it will still work. =)
 
meezy4tw

meezy4tw

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darkdestruction420 said:
you know what i do? take a glass of water ph'd so its in the right range and then take a cutting, re-cut it underwater, and then keep it in indirect light for 18+ hrs a day. 2-3 weeks later and they are usually developing roots and ready to go into the grow medium.
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Yup Yup thats how I do mine too. I just stick em in cups of tap water ph'd to 6.8
Heres a pic of one of mine a week after being cut.
All the other ones are only a couple days old so they've got a bit longer before rooting.
 
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weedman82

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brownbearclan said:
The answer is no, you don't NEED to soak it root stimulator solution, ph'd water is fine. It might help a little but isn't required. If you use a gel to dip in fist your especially gtg. You can use nothing but plain water and it will still work. =)
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thank you this is the answer I'm looking for! just wanted to make sure, I feel confident now thanx, my friend may take cuttings tonight =)
 
Erdericks

Erdericks

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2 words Rapid Rooter

that almost guarantees successful clones.
Rooting gel helps tons too.

I seen a guy take a cutting and put it directly into his medium rockwool ect. water and cover and mist with water and they rooted just fine. but hey for a few $ rapid rooters and a small container of roting get is a small price to pay for good fast rooted clones.
 
Erdericks

Erdericks

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Rockwool is basically like fibreglass insulation cubes.
My Local hydro store guy Strongly Dissaproves of rockwool cubes.. But Eh I Dunno
 
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weedman82

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thanks thers 3 clippings of 6 different plants, started, a miniute ago, I hope a couple or more turn out female. their on a seedling heat mat, misted under a propagation dome.
 
cloudyharvest

cloudyharvest

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make sure u keep track of what clone wit what mother!(no brainer but...u never kno lol) .....and the only problem ive had wit bagseeds is a majority(imo) are gunna be males! good luck mate keep us posted!
 
quietguy420

quietguy420

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Erdericks said:
2 words Rapid Rooter

that almost guarantees successful clones.
Rooting gel helps tons too.

I seen a guy take a cutting and put it directly into his medium rockwool ect. water and cover and mist with water and they rooted just fine. but hey for a few $ rapid rooters and a small container of roting get is a small price to pay for good fast rooted clones.
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Agree'd RR's give you nearly 100% success if you dont over mist and work in about a week.
 
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