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How I got roots in 6 days.
- Thread starter slowandeasy
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Not sure how your set up is, but that is too hot. Good humidity, but lower the temp. Explain how you have your set up.
dunkydunk
Member
Thanks, I'm good, I just overcompensated a little bit. The set up is so much better it's running too good.
Cool, just get it down to 80-82 if you can. If u can keep a stable temp like that, you will be golden. Good luck.
M
merlot
Thanks for the informative posts! Going to try your technique and see how things go!
dunkydunk
Member
Thanks Herbo & Slow
Thanks Herbo & Slow
I have roots on 7 out of 25 clones today, nice thick roots too.
So after 3 or 4 days in 82f, 95% rh, I get seven all popping at once. I usually only get 1 or 2 at first. And these particular clones were on their deathbed for a week before I spent $10 at target for tubs and $20 at Petsmart for a decent thermo/hygrometer. 82 degrees and 95% humidity, these are the magic numbers.
Cloning has been hit or miss for me since the beginning, everything else runs great (or at least good), now I feel like I actually got it down, I'll never have the same troubles again.
82 and 95. It's always something simple, it's all very simple.
I know I am.
Thanks Herbo & Slow
I have roots on 7 out of 25 clones today, nice thick roots too.
So after 3 or 4 days in 82f, 95% rh, I get seven all popping at once. I usually only get 1 or 2 at first. And these particular clones were on their deathbed for a week before I spent $10 at target for tubs and $20 at Petsmart for a decent thermo/hygrometer. 82 degrees and 95% humidity, these are the magic numbers.
Cloning has been hit or miss for me since the beginning, everything else runs great (or at least good), now I feel like I actually got it down, I'll never have the same troubles again.
82 and 95. It's always something simple, it's all very simple.
I know I am.
Excellent news!! Now that you have it set up right, you will do great everytime. Good job!!
Congrats! The Rh, sealed for first 48, and 80f is what did it for me too. love this thread.
I love all the talk about cloning rh and temps....
In my thread Temps was the key point of the thread...
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?p=4133470#post4133470
Im not trying to pump my method either....
Im interested in doing larger clones or air layering clones with coco.....
the method in my thread I think is less than ideal.....
Anyone have any opinions on doing really large clones????
Ive done some air layering worked pretty well but want to replace the rapid rooters I used with coco.....
In my thread Temps was the key point of the thread...
https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread.php?p=4133470#post4133470
Im not trying to pump my method either....
Im interested in doing larger clones or air layering clones with coco.....
the method in my thread I think is less than ideal.....
Anyone have any opinions on doing really large clones????
Ive done some air layering worked pretty well but want to replace the rapid rooters I used with coco.....
I have seen some monster clones taken in COCO. Like 10-12 inches! I find that Coco is the best cloning medium and growing medium for me. Just like in your thread, heat is a critical part of success. I think that a lot of people have no problems with RH, but thats because their cloning area already has pretty high RH.
Some people like me, have REALLY low RH like 20-30%. I believe that this is why I didn't have good success with the IceTubes. I bet you anything, if I re-did my IceTube cloning but also boosted my RH over 55%, I would of had success.
Anyhow, when doing large clones I bet you will love cloning in Coco. Very simple and its like the clones don't miss a beat.
I can take huge clones in Coco. They root really fast and require less veg time. Once you get the hang of it size does not matter much. I can take tiny little clones or huge woody stems and still get roots in 6-7 days. If your temps, humidity and moisture level are good you will have excellent results. The whole concept is to fill your cup with roots as past as possible. The more need to drink, the faster they will grow. If your coco is too wet, the roots will not grow fast. Good luck
TheGreenViking
Member
Great thread guys. I'm like Herbalizer, I've tried tons of techniques to no avail. I'm currently around the 30% humidity levels as well. I was happy when I read that Herb first got roots. Going to give this a try tonight and follow step by step.
The key is Temp + Humidity + Leave alone for the first 48 hours. You will get it.
I just took some clones two days ago. I thought I was prepared, but the new rubbermaid container I am using didn't hold the RH well. Also, its very cold right now and I had an issue of either too much heat or too little. I did make a bunch of adjustments the first 24 hours and finally got it stable. I am pretty sure I will get roots, but I am betting that these will be delayed about a week to root because of all the issues in the first 24 hours.
I am putting together a dedicated chamber that I can control temps better. Also, the rubbermaid container I am using, I am going to put a gasket on the lid so that it seals up tight for next time.
Thats how it goes. A little stumbling wont bring fast roots, so I expect them late.
Check this thing out, http://www.thehydrosource.com/Growing_Accessories/1_Head_Nutrimist_Aeroponic_Fogger
I live with very low humidity and am thinking on getting one. I also love to experiment with new things.
I live with very low humidity and am thinking on getting one. I also love to experiment with new things.
If I were you I would just pickup a RubberMade container from Target. Cheap and works perfect. Just spray the lid with water and close up. 90% RH with ease.
When in doubt, use saran wrap and spray the underside. Ghetto, but works perfectly.
rafe
Member
Cloning
Cloning
I was the worst at cloning until I did the rubbermade thing with a air bubbler from a fish tank. I hardly ever lose one now. I also spray the leaves a few times a day for about 5 days and then you should have it. Use a clean razor cut on a angle and I don't even use gel or powder but it doesn't hurt to use everything you can in my book. Man I was proud when I got 8 out of 8 clones in my bubbler first time!! Peace
Cloning
I was the worst at cloning until I did the rubbermade thing with a air bubbler from a fish tank. I hardly ever lose one now. I also spray the leaves a few times a day for about 5 days and then you should have it. Use a clean razor cut on a angle and I don't even use gel or powder but it doesn't hurt to use everything you can in my book. Man I was proud when I got 8 out of 8 clones in my bubbler first time!! Peace
