CLONES!!! 7-14 Days! 99% Success Rate!

[F2F]

Went 20/21 last round, looks 21/21 this round. Still digging this method. many thanks to the OP here. I’m a hack at best, but for those unable to use EZ cloner type tech for whatever reason this is a solid route to go,(albeit maybe a little slower).

Peace
F2F

 

[Legalcdn]

I was 4 for 4 on my clones.
I do like to see the roots before transplant.

I use a smaller clear plastic cup that is inserted into a pop/soda can (with top cutoff) so no light hits roots.

 

[Creeperpark]

Question for SGS

Question for SGS

After having yur cuttings in the cups for the required amount of time, how do you recommend checking for root development without damaging whatever has (or hasn't) developed? And so what do you do if you find you need to leave them in the cups for a little longer before transplanting?
Thanks.

Very gently pull on the stem and if the perlite raises with the stem its rooted. If the perlite doesn't raise and the stem lifts out without picking up the perlite it's not rooted yet,.

 

[F2F]

Still rockin, and loving, this technique! Just started another 18 cuts yesterday. Lost maybe 3-4 out of the last 50 or so…and most of those lost during last round when I left them for 10days vacation without venting or heating pad.

@SGS - I am indebted to your sharing this little gem of wisdom.

Peace,
F2F

 

[Loc Dog]

Is this method better than rockwool??? I have been using Snypes method for 10 years, but have been lazy and not sterilizing or certain strains might not clone as well. I would worry about light getting in and preventing roots. Is it just plain water? Did not see any fertilizer mentioned, or rooting chemicals.

 

[Legalcdn]

This clone is great. You can use it to make clones and determine sex in pre-flower. Rarely do I lose a cutting.

I use a smaller clear plastic cup sitting in an aluminum drink can to protect roots from light. Tap water in fine.

 

[F2F]

I would worry about light getting in and preventing roots. Is it just plain water? Did not see any fertilizer mentioned, or rooting chemicals.

Have done this successfully with clear, and with opaque cups. In theory light could cause slower rooting but haven’t noticed.

I use tap water, straight from the kitchen.
Those cuts I mentioned above…it was my vacation backup plan in case of unexpected catastrophe while away…topped water a couple since Oct. 27th…just starting to yellow a bit yesterday… but otherwise happy.

Very nice secure/low tech method to backup plants while away from home.

Peace,
F2F

 

[F2F]

I would worry about light getting in and preventing roots. Is it just plain water? Did not see any fertilizer mentioned, or rooting chemicals.

Have done this successfully with clear, and with opaque cups. In theory light could cause slower rooting but haven’t noticed.

I use tap water, straight from kitchen.
Those cuts I mentioned above…it was my vacation backup plan in case of unexpected catastrophe while away…topped water a couple times since Oct. 27th…just starting to yellow a bit yesterday… but otherwise happy.

Very nice secure/low tech method to backup plants while away from home.

Peace,
F2F

 

[Loc Dog]

Any suggestion on minimum size cups. Found 2 ounce, but would think light would make it to bottom. Thinking maybe 8 oz.

 

[F2F]

I tried some shot sized cups and for my environment/setup, didn’t work as well as beer cup size. Probably the water level depleted faster if I guessed.

Peace
F2F

 

[Legalcdn]

My cups are 7oz from the dollar store. 8oz works great too.

@F2F great idea for insurance while away.

 

[Loc Dog]

I tried some shot sized cups and for my environment/setup, didn’t work as well as beer cup size. Probably the water level depleted faster if I guessed.

Peace
F2F

Think more important is light penetration. Might try experiment to see how deep it gets. Do you have opinion on cloning large cuts Vs small cuts? Mine are indoor tent so smaller and tighter is best.

 

[F2F]

Think more important is light penetration. Might try experiment to see how deep it gets. Do you have opinion on cloning large cuts Vs small cuts? Mine are indoor tent so smaller and tighter is best.

Haha. Somewhat relative I suppose. For me, 8”-12” clones (from top to bottom of cut) work best in beer cups. havent much tried large ones though.

Peace
F2F

 

[420 bhudda]

I have left clones in water for over a week. Cuts stayed healthy. As for successful rooting some strains do better than others. I like the idea this is all simple gear that's easy to obtain.

 

[Bio boy]

This clone is great. You can use it to make clones and determine sex in pre-flower. Rarely do I lose a cutting. View attachment 18788926

I use a smaller clear plastic cup sitting in an aluminum drink can to protect roots from light. Tap water in fine.

To determine pre flower do you put the cuts straight in 12/12 or wait till they root ? I’m doing this to sex right now but there in 20/4 propagation atm to root? Sounds like u slap em in flower room straight away

 

[Legalcdn]

To determine pre flower do you put the cuts straight in 12/12 or wait till they root ? I’m doing this to sex right now but there in 20/4 propagation atm to root? Sounds like u slap em in flower room straight away

You can place them in flower room and water in a week. Flowers should show in 1-2 weeks.

 

[SofaKingStupid]

Does anyone feel that ph is in any way important to the cutting before roots form? For example if your tap water is around 7.6 ph. Would anyone drop the ph from the jump?
Also, does cloramine effect the rooting?

 

[Creeperpark]

Does anyone feel that ph is in any way important to the cutting before roots form? For example if your tap water is around 7.6 ph. Would anyone drop the ph from the jump?
Also, does cloramine effect the rooting?

I only use RO or rain to root in and never tap water. Some people can do it where they are but I always get better results using pure water.

 

[SofaKingStupid]

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I only use RO or rain to root in and never tap water. Some people can do it where they are but I always get better results using pure water.

Thank you Creeperpark. Yea. I think I’m gonna have to do that here. That’s what I started my moms in and they loved it. I started them in distilled and Toped their 5 gallon bucket with tap once the roots looked healthy and abundant. I just never really had a whole lot of trouble rooting. And now I find they use cloramine in my tap water. I got some tap water conditioner for plants that’s supposed to take care of the cloramine but so far I’ve only used it for topping off moms.

 

[F2F]

Still rockin this here in the Midwest states. Shout out to OP baby!!

Continued 98% success even though I’m sloppy (cuz I know how well it works). I’ve ~ 10 different plants going this way for 4 years.

Big love for this failproof backup I’m experiencing…when you go on vacation! Vents 1/2, some water in tray, adjacent to T5 HO, heat mat 77C, all good on return 10 days later.

Use the heat mat, vents, humidity (water in tray), and lighting to control the speed of rooting u want in your given environment and timeline. Sometimes I need slower rooting and don’t turn a heat mat on until I come back from a 5-day trip so ~68deg F. The method will hold a clone a long ass time if moisture is present.

Peace
F2F