[SGS]

Hi everyone! Been a long time since I posted up a tutorial.. I hope you enjoy it.. I tried to make this as clear as possible so for you experienced people sorry if it seems a bit redundant... i wanted even the newest grower to be able to use this method.

I told some people that were having some trouble in the GG#4 forum that I would post my cloning method up that I have found to get even the hardest to clone strains a very high success rate.

This method is very simple and can even be adjusted for larger production scale.

I call it HEMPY CLONING ... i took the method used for HEMPY Buckets and applied it to cloning.. it works better then I ever expected. Most strains have a 100% success rate. This has proven by hundreds of clones from different strains. Been doing this for years now.

This produces bare root clones... can be used for soil, coco, DWC, aeroponics, etc...

Water Quality:
Preferred lighting:
Temperature Range:

PLEASE POST UP YOUR PICS AND SUCCESS! And any failures or problems you may experience.. Open to suggestions as well!

Thanks SGS!

Step 1.
Clean and disinfect a tray and dome. Use new clean cups or other containers that have been washed and disinfected (remember to rinse well!)



Step 2.
Take all cuttings,, make them as big and long as possible for you to work with... put them in cool (not to cold!) water.



Step 3.
Prepare the cup or container by cutting a hole about 1/3 of the way up from the bottom. Usually no higher than 2 in. (5 cm).
Label if needed.



Step 4.
Fill Cups with Perlite loosely do not compact. Place in tray and water evenly to ensure all perlite gets saturated. Add until water starts to pour from hole.

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Step 5.
Make pre-holes for the clones to easily go into the perlite otherwise they may get damaged trying to push them in. In this tutorial Im using a hard leftover stem lol! Measure the depth of the hole a little bit past the hole on the cup ,, this will allow for some of the perlite to fall back in when you pull it out but still set the correct depth for the clone easily.





Step 6.
:Preparing The Clone: Use clean and sharp razor blades for precision cuts.
The end size of your clone should be 5 - 7 in (12.5-18 cm) long so start with something longer if possible. If you clones are smaller in the end I have successfully done as small as 3in cuts with very thin stems.. tho your success rate can start to drop... usually strain dependent.



Step 7.
Cut the end of the clone at roughly 45 angle on the opposite side and a bit lower than a node.



Step 8.
Completely remove node.. be careful to not cut into main stem.

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Step 8. Cont.
These stipule must be removed. They can die off, mold and rot.. running the risk of infecting your cutting, slowing its grow or killing it.





Step 9.
Continue removing nodes until there are only 1 or 2 well developed nodes and the growing tip are left. ( For Very Large cuttings up to 4 nodes can be left on the clone)



*Optional* This method even works with sections of stems with a sinlge node... if the stem is thick enough and has a well developed node it can be used as a clone. The space above the node must be at least 1 in (2.5 cm).



Step 10.
Measure prepared clone so the end of the stem is just above the hole in the cup,, this is the correct depth.. any deeper they will be sitting directly in the reservoir water which can lead to problems. If not placed deep enough the clone may not get enough moisture resulting in slow rooting.

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Step 10. Cont.
Finished cut... you can see this clone looks a little crooked... this is not a problem,, as long as the main part of the stem that goes into the cup is fairly straight.. the clone with straighten itself out as it begins to grow.



Step 11.
Replace clones in tray... add a little water to set the perlite hole around the stem creating a snug fit. Don't compact the perlite down with your hands.. this may push the clone into the reservoir or damage it.



Step 12.
Cover with dome... leave the vents on dome closed for the first 5 Days Drain off most of the water left in the tray .. leaving some will increase humidity and keep clones healthy. (If water in tray becomes smelly at any time immediately drain and disinfect tray) ... Leaving water in the bottom of the tray is really optional but it seems to raise humidity faster keeping your clones healthier for the first 5 days when they need it the most.. this is also strain dependent... some strains require less.

Cover with dome... leave the vents on dome closed for the first 5 Days, open them 1/4 to 1/2 way after that.





Thats it!!! 7 -10 Days fully rooted clones will be ready for transplant. Some strains are faster than others. Chemsis would root in 5 days Please post up your results!

[SGS]

Rooted clones

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wash roots and transplant

[FireIn.TheSky]

No hormone?

I typically get roots in 7 to 10 days with peat pucks myself. I do use a little bit of hormone. I grow organically I don't really like using the hormones myself so I always wash off the roots before planting to get rid of any excess powder.

IMO there is many ways to root clones, however the success of any method seems to start with the health of the mother plant.

I like the idea of no hormone, do you reuse the perlite? I hate perlite myself for many reasons.

[one.sixoneeight]

The more things change, the more they stay the same.
This is an Old thread from Grat3fulh3ad, perlite tray cloner.

https://www.icmag.com/ic/showthread....fulh3ad+cloner

solid tech.

[jaype]

This is a awesome tutorial @SGS I will most definitely be trying this method as soon as I get room to take and keep clones. Right now all I have is one grow space that is 3x4 by 71/2 feet high to bottom of light.
I have a question if I take and root clones can I put them in my grow space as soon as they root (after transplant) to let them veg for couple weeks then flower. I know they won't get very big but my question is will they handle the full strength of my light as soon as they root? @SGS

[SGS]

Originally Posted by jaype

This is a awesome tutorial @SGS I will most definitely be trying this method as soon as I get room to take and keep clones. Right now all I have is one grow space that is 3x4 by 71/2 feet high to bottom of light.
I have a question if I take and root clones can I put them in my grow space as soon as they root (after transplant) to let them veg for couple weeks then flower. I know they won't get very big but my question is will they handle the full strength of my light as soon as they root? @SGS

Hi there thanks!

Yes and No. you can put them under that full light.. but if you can raise it up higher say 3-4 feet away from them so it isnt as intense that would be perfect.. Also if doing soil or soiless I recommend doming them under that kinda light. They are used to a high humidity environment being inside the dome while cloning.. you need to give them a few days no more than 5 usually 3.. to allow the roots to establish themselves and take up water. Anything can be used as a dome.. any clear plastic.. and if on a budget use 2liter or bigger soda bottles they make perfect domes.

if you started to do this you could get onto a perpetual harvest pulling a couple plants down every 2 weeks or so. tho you will defo need to get a space to clone.. which is small for this system.. but you need a mom and a small veg area for a couple clones to rotate out.

lol anyway now im dreaming of what could be in there

Good luck man and thanks again!

SGS