Thepizzaguy

I tested a theory that cloning leads to more plants. I cut my 1st clone yesterday from an ICE I was pruning. It turns out my theory was correct. The flowering area suffered a short drought and the lower leaves turned yellow. While I was removing the damage and other problem areas sapping nutrients from the main cola, and found what looked to be a suitable candidate for a clone. The drought was work related.

Cloning Process

To make this clone, I snipped the entire branch from near the soil and removed everything but a quarter inch stem from below the 3 node using my scissors. I removed the leaves from the bottom node with my fingers. Cut the stem at a 45 degree angle using an exacto knife. Dipped the cutting into some water and then then into the cloning power w/fungicide a full 1/4 inch above the node.

After removing the excess hormone powder, I poked a hole into my soil and inserted the bottom stem of the cutting making sure to completely cover the exposed node in the soil. I pressed the soil well to make solid contact between the cutting and the soil, securing the clone. I watered the plant lightly. I plan on rooting and vegging this clone under 24 light for 30 days and then force it to flower.

After Thought

I am expecting this plant to yield less than a plant from seed. Even though the veg time will be the same at 4 weeks, I don't expect the clone to be as big. It may be the tallest plant in the vegging area now, but the plants from seed are much bushier with dense growth, and therefore should out grow the clone.