Good old dirt works just fine too.
DIRT CLONES
DIRT CLONE
DIRT CLONES
DIRT CLONE
Lets Build a Clone Machine *Step by Step*
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Rumpleforeskin
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Dirt cloning works well (I have done it), just a little messy in my hydroponic setup. I respect the method all the same.
I don't think anyone has here questioned that there are many other ways to clone successfully. This just happens to be they way I do it.
No problems with that...I used to be a hydro person but am now changing.
You will not achieve the same results. Leaving the stem open to air allows for more oxygen to assist in faster root development. I'm not saying it will not work but if you want quick results, and less of a chance of problems occurring such as root rot, I would personally follow the original design. The trick to cloning is to keep it simple. Hope this helps.
yes works great
disagree.. done it worksgreat
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CANNATOPIA
Nice post!
So I put my cuttings in 2" net pots with hydroton about a week ago cuz I didnt have any neoprene "pucks" yet. I still havent gotten the pucks yet, but about 4 days ago I took a cutting that had been in a perlite wicking cloning setup and moved it to my clone machine and this time put it in a net pot without any hydroton. I just let the plant hang in the net pot with the bottom of the cutting sticking out of the bottom. And only 4 days after being in there I'm noticing roots today! So now im definetely motivated to get some pool noodles and make some pucks. It seems the extra oxygen and the ability for water to flow off the tip where the cut is really helps keep things clean for roots to form.
Edit: Btw I took the cuttings out of the net pots with hydroton and still no roots. So im moving them to pucks as well. Im sure it works in hydroton quite well too, I just think its easier when you can see whats going on.
Edit: Btw I took the cuttings out of the net pots with hydroton and still no roots. So im moving them to pucks as well. Im sure it works in hydroton quite well too, I just think its easier when you can see whats going on.
Rumpleforeskin
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I like the net-pots and insert combo for this type of cloning.
Rumpleforeskin
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Looks good to me
Im wondering how many of you using any type of aero cloner use timers of any sort.
I bought the botanicare 25 site and used it twice. No timer, got stem rot on every single one in 3 days. When i tried the 15 min timers, I didnt get rot as quick with 15 min on 2 hrs off, but still got rot in the end.
Just curious on if you are using timers and what settings.
Thanks and stay baked...HB
I bought the botanicare 25 site and used it twice. No timer, got stem rot on every single one in 3 days. When i tried the 15 min timers, I didnt get rot as quick with 15 min on 2 hrs off, but still got rot in the end.
Just curious on if you are using timers and what settings.
Thanks and stay baked...HB
Rumpleforeskin
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No timer needed. Just leave it on
Have you experimented or heard of anyone using a lower GPH pump? Do you think a 100gph or 185gph ecoplus would be sufficient in the same system you made?
mattkilla420
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I spent 30$ total between Lowes and hydro store. Had most the tools and a small 120 gph statuary pump laying around.
View attachment 187325
3 gal bucket and lid - 5.22
2 ft ½ in PVC. -1.47
1 ½in tee - .46
2 ½ in elbows - 1.02
2 ½ in plugs. - .90
1 ½ in adapter. - .37
PVC cement 3.47
12.91
Hydro store
10 neoprene discs. 5.90
10 2in net pots. 2.90
6 ez clone sprayers. 4.50
13.30$
Total $26.21
Here's my cloning devil ten. A few adjustments to the original. Used a 3 gal bucket instead BC I had a 120Gph pump laying around and had to go smaller. Less PVC only 5 sprayers and ten sites
View attachment 187327 View attachment 187326
I have no idea if its efficient but ill find out soon. Clones have been on 4 days now. View attachment 187329
I Love this thread and all your other threads that are aroumd rumple, I have become yet another one of your DIY fanatics. Nice work man , keep giving to the cannabis community. A bubble bucket is next for me.. Thanks for sharing
PS how far down should the stem be? I did a few with rooting gel and a few without and this is about where my stems are at is this correct? View attachment 187328
View attachment 187325
3 gal bucket and lid - 5.22
2 ft ½ in PVC. -1.47
1 ½in tee - .46
2 ½ in elbows - 1.02
2 ½ in plugs. - .90
1 ½ in adapter. - .37
PVC cement 3.47
12.91
Hydro store
10 neoprene discs. 5.90
10 2in net pots. 2.90
6 ez clone sprayers. 4.50
13.30$
Total $26.21
Here's my cloning devil ten. A few adjustments to the original. Used a 3 gal bucket instead BC I had a 120Gph pump laying around and had to go smaller. Less PVC only 5 sprayers and ten sites
View attachment 187327 View attachment 187326
I have no idea if its efficient but ill find out soon. Clones have been on 4 days now. View attachment 187329
I Love this thread and all your other threads that are aroumd rumple, I have become yet another one of your DIY fanatics. Nice work man , keep giving to the cannabis community. A bubble bucket is next for me.. Thanks for sharing
PS how far down should the stem be? I did a few with rooting gel and a few without and this is about where my stems are at is this correct? View attachment 187328
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Rumpleforeskin
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Very nice
