infinitescrog
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So I want to take my first batch of clones (ever) and wanted to know if I HAVE to have some kind of rooting gel or if I can just take the cuttings, and place into 1-inch rockwool cubes until roots come through? Thanks!
Taking clones to go into hydroton
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MeJuana
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If you take a cutting and it goes limp that means air got in the stem, that is what cloning gel is for. If the stem goes limp you can even make a new cut to save it. I used cloning gel at first, now I don't and I lose about 2 out of 100 clones I take, but I take extra clones.
infinitescrog
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Alright I figured that the gel was just to prevent an air embolism, but the rooting hormones don't make that big of a difference?
What do you put your cuttings into? Do they go into a tray with a dome?
What do you put your cuttings into? Do they go into a tray with a dome?
MeJuana
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I use the Stinkbud cloner, no dome or anything and most do use clonex solution, I don't. I just use straight tap water. I post this link a lot here because this cloner can be used for a lot of things. There is a whole system there and I use it but I grow dirt too and the cloner works for that for example
Cloner is the top one: http://www.stinkbuddies.com/downloads.htm
Cloner is the top one: http://www.stinkbuddies.com/downloads.htm
Brooklynz Kush
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You can use gel for a better chance of them rooting but you can just place them in the rockwool(make sure no air gets in) place them in a dome and spray from time to time should root within a week.
dannygeale
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Thanks for the info guys.
I used Clonex gel when i took the cuttings one of the times i used a rooting hormone powder and that didnt work that well .
I used Clonex gel when i took the cuttings one of the times i used a rooting hormone powder and that didnt work that well .
dannygeale
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I must not be cutting the clone the right way if that possible or the cutting im taking are jus too small
when i select a cutting i wanna take do i need a Node to be under the soil or woolrock . i hope this makes sence lol
im so smashed right now
when i select a cutting i wanna take do i need a Node to be under the soil or woolrock . i hope this makes sence lol
im so smashed right now
Bluntman4life
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When you do put it under the dome do you leave the vets open or keep them closed? I have been looking all over but no post really make it clear......
iscrog4food
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closed at first and slowly open them.
nailz92002
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I have an aeroponic cloner. I don't use a dome and I get the cuttings to root in a week or less. Also use a rooting hormone called Vita Grow. Here's some pics of my cloner in action....Orange Bud cuttings getting some roots.
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johndoecangrow
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clonex works well and so does root tech. but I prefer a liquid called vita grow just put the stem in the solution and re cut it that way it sucks it up instead of air.
johndoecangrow
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you leave the vents closed in tell you see some sign of roots then open the vents so the roots get a little bit of fresh air.
MeJuana
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Dude those are some healthy root starts, very nice.. Yeah I need to make a bucket cloner too, I love this cloner process it rocks.
doctorD2
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Cloning is very cheap and simple, I have a double tray with dome, single 2 ft. t-5. Cuttings are 2-4 inches green and first node is usually 3/4 to 1 inch above cut at 45 deg. with clean razor, right into gel (juicy roots) trim big fan leaves back, stick snuggly in pre-soaked rapid rooter plugs, into closed dome w/heat mat below, dont water again until u see roots, and only few oz. fresh water under plugs.