SuperMario
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I have been interested in cloning a plant while it is flowering.
Setup: Grow Tent with plant and light inside on a 12/12 flowering schedule, Light Outside on a 18 hour veg cycle
Have one branch go through a light-sealed hole in tent to the outside. The outside branch is under a 18 hour light cycle in a veg state while the plant inside of the grow tent is in a 12/12 flowering cycle.
Method: While outside branch is vegging, attach a "cloning" device which will produce roots on the branch. The cloning device is a film canister with a hole cut in the bottom and top which the branch goes through. The film canister is filled with rockwool, water and rooting hormone. This allows for root development on the branch. Once the plant is ready for harvest, the branch is cut below the film canister cloner and the rest of the plant is harvested. The clones are then used to start the next generation.
I have a question for everyone regarding this project:
1. Has anyone ever tried to clone a plant using a similar method to what I described? In another words, has anyone ever tried to get root development going before they cut the clone from the main plant?
Why would anyone do this:
There are maximun amount of plants that are allowed under medical marijuana home garden restrictions. In some states, growing under a certain max amount of plants is only considered a misdemeanor. This method would allow you to minimize your risks. For example, lets say growing 5 plants is a misdemeanor where you live. If you clone from a mother, than that leaves you only four plants to flower. Plus, there is downtime waiting for new clones to take root. This method would allow you to immediately harvest and then have clones ready to go, keeping you underneath the five plant maximum.
I have included a crude diagram of what I am thinking about. Your thoughts are welcome.. please comment!
Setup: Grow Tent with plant and light inside on a 12/12 flowering schedule, Light Outside on a 18 hour veg cycle
Have one branch go through a light-sealed hole in tent to the outside. The outside branch is under a 18 hour light cycle in a veg state while the plant inside of the grow tent is in a 12/12 flowering cycle.
Method: While outside branch is vegging, attach a "cloning" device which will produce roots on the branch. The cloning device is a film canister with a hole cut in the bottom and top which the branch goes through. The film canister is filled with rockwool, water and rooting hormone. This allows for root development on the branch. Once the plant is ready for harvest, the branch is cut below the film canister cloner and the rest of the plant is harvested. The clones are then used to start the next generation.
I have a question for everyone regarding this project:
1. Has anyone ever tried to clone a plant using a similar method to what I described? In another words, has anyone ever tried to get root development going before they cut the clone from the main plant?
Why would anyone do this:
There are maximun amount of plants that are allowed under medical marijuana home garden restrictions. In some states, growing under a certain max amount of plants is only considered a misdemeanor. This method would allow you to minimize your risks. For example, lets say growing 5 plants is a misdemeanor where you live. If you clone from a mother, than that leaves you only four plants to flower. Plus, there is downtime waiting for new clones to take root. This method would allow you to immediately harvest and then have clones ready to go, keeping you underneath the five plant maximum.
I have included a crude diagram of what I am thinking about. Your thoughts are welcome.. please comment!
