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After over a hundred attempts to clone my 20 yr old seeded Sativa (100%) plants last year and this, and failing to get even one to root, I too have come to the conclusion that Air layering is the next attempt with this very difficult pheno to get it to root as a cutting.
I only tried one air layered branch last year but it at least produced some roots and I likely cut it too early as it did not do well at all.
How has your air layering worked thru this month?
I am going to purposely pick for cuttings, the tops of branches that have several nodes 2 to 3" apart mainly to get at least 3-4 nodes to give me the best chance of springing some rootlets, and then use a rooting hormone, media drenched in watered down seaweed liquid. Rockwool is my first choice, then Rapid rooters, with Shagnum my least favorite.
With 2" square by 3" long R/wool, soaked in seaweed liquid diluted in water, once I have encircled the branch nodes, I can use the "Press n Seal" plastic wrap which has a sticky backing that once wrapped around itself is nearly air tight. No need for cable ties or other fasteners, very quick and hassle free. I should be able to see roots thru it, tho it's not as clear as the "Stretch-Tite" clear plastic wrap.
Any suggestions welcome, as well as an update on your efforts, pics if you have them.
"Conspiracy is not a Theory; it's a Felony".
After over a hundred attempts to clone my 20 yr old seeded Sativa (100%) plants last year and this, and failing to get even one to root, I too have come to the conclusion that Air layering is the next attempt with this very difficult pheno to get it to root as a cutting.
I only tried one air layered branch last year but it at least produced some roots and I likely cut it too early as it did not do well at all.
How has your air layering worked thru this month?
I am going to purposely pick for cuttings, the tops of branches that have several nodes 2 to 3" apart mainly to get at least 3-4 nodes to give me the best chance of springing some rootlets, and then use a rooting hormone, media drenched in watered down seaweed liquid. Rockwool is my first choice, then Rapid rooters, with Shagnum my least favorite.
With 2" square by 3" long R/wool, soaked in seaweed liquid diluted in water, once I have encircled the branch nodes, I can use the "Press n Seal" plastic wrap which has a sticky backing that once wrapped around itself is nearly air tight. No need for cable ties or other fasteners, very quick and hassle free. I should be able to see roots thru it, tho it's not as clear as the "Stretch-Tite" clear plastic wrap.
Any suggestions welcome, as well as an update on your efforts, pics if you have them.
"Conspiracy is not a Theory; it's a Felony".
