Mother Clones VS. Vegged Clones

Here is the debate I am having with my Partner in regards to the best method to produce the strongest, healthiest clones:

My stance is that in order to produce replacement clones for our 48 site operation - we should cut clones from the 3-4 week old plants in the Veg Room just prior to transplanting into the 12/12 Flower Room (Multi FLow - flood & drain system).

My colleague seems to be of the opinion that this hinders the health and yield of the young plant and he prefers us to set up a Mother Room and clone off 6-8 Mommas.

Right now we are running 2 separate rooms: 1 for 12/12 and another for clone and veg. SO - possibilities are wide open.

What's your take? Pros and Cons on Clones from Mommas or Young Ones?

Here's a shot of the Veggie Tray w/ 48 girls at 3 weeks old and ready to go 12/12.

The way i do it (and it's worked every time very well) is the way you first stated. When the plants are ready (or about ready) to go into flowering you cut clones off. Or if your trying to start a cycle then like 2 weeks before flower take clones, then a week later take clones again. and this way you will eventually have a harvest every week if you keep it up. Hope this helps!

take your starts from the lower, inner part of the plant... the day before you cut your lights...your plant still has the 12-14 day tranferance period where it will double in size anyway


normally you want to clear the lower inner plant anyway..... concentrates growth/developement of the main colas


I been growing for years...never have kept a mother and I pull starts anytime I want........ while in veg(after the first 2 weeks) or in bud