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Have you heard of cannabis cloning? It is very easy to clone cannabis plants, with this way you can get many cannabis plants the same as the mother plants. Here we tell you how to clone cannabis in the easiest way.
What Is Clone?
Cloning is the process of copying a cannabis plant by taking a 'cut' from the parent plant. The cutting will then take root on its own and grow into a plant that is almost identical to the female parent ("cloning"). Cloning is also known as asexual propagation. For growers, cloning is an easy, quick and economical way to produce new cannabis plants.
Why Clone Cannabis Plants?
The special thing about cloning cannabis is that the genetics of the clone are the same as the parent. This means that the new plants will have the same quality and characteristics. If you have cloned from a female, you can be sure that the new plant will also be female. If you have a favourite cannabis plant and it has the qualities you like, such as good taste, potency or high yield, you can grow dozens of free copies of the plant.
Cloning cannabis means you can keep your best plants almost indefinitely!
How To Clone Cannabis Plants?
It is very easy to clone cannabis, but you should prepare some equipment before clone.
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Scissors (used to cut off the branches of the female parent)
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Razor (used to repair cutting chips)
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Root setup (tray / dome / root cube or automatic cloning)
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Rooting hormone
How To Cutting The Cannabis Plants?
When choosing a mother plant to clone, look for healthy, strong plants that have been grown for at least two months. Once the plant begins to bloom, the clone should not be clone from the plant.
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Do not fertilise the mother plants for a few days before taking the cuttings. This will allow nitrogen to escape from the leaves. When you take cuttings, excess nitrogen on the leaves and stems will cause your clones to try to grow vegetation rather than diverting energy to rooting.
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Work in a sterile environment: wear gloves and disinfect razors and scissors.
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Separate the mother clone by cutting above the node on the mother plant. It's OK to use scissors here, as it can be difficult to get a razor into the middle of the mother plant.
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Cut off the mother clone by cutting above the node on the mother plant. It’s okay to use scissors here; it can be difficult to get a razor in the middle of the mother plant.
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Next, use a razor blade to cut below the lower node in the new cut at a 45° angle to the branch. This will increase the area of the rooting surface and encourage faster growth.
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Immediately place the new cut on a rooting hormone. Then place it directly into a root bucket. If you are using an automatic cloner, place the rooting hormone on the cloner after you have taken all your cuttings.
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Once a cutting has been made, remove the unwanted leaves towards the bottom and cut off the tips of the remaining leaves from the fan in the cut. This will aid photosynthesis and help your clones absorb nutrients and water.
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How To Take Care Of Your New Clone Plants
Your clone plants should be kept in a warm and humid environment. If you are not using a moisture shield, spray the clone several times a day. Try to maintain a humidity level of 70-80%. The optimum temperature for your clone is slightly above room temperature, 22-25°C. If you are growing in cool conditions, you can use a heating pad to control the temperature. Some commercial cloners and growers have built-in heaters and adjustable temperature settings.
As for the right light source for your clone, it won't need any light for the first few days. After this time, you will want to use low wattage CFL bulbs or T8 grow lights to illuminate the clones and seedlings to maintain their growth. If you want to use an existing cannabis grow light, you may need to move it further up to reduce the intensity of the light. The important thing is that you don't provide 24-hour lighting, but do maintain the 18/6 lighting schedule for the clone. The dark period is when most roots grow.
Note: The above content is reproduced from VANQ