Introduction
Growing cannabis clones requires a careful balance of providing the right conditions for their growth. As a new grower, it’s important to understand the key factors involved in caring for your clones. In this guide, we’ll explore essential tips to ensure healthy root development and successful transplantation, setting you on the path to a thriving cannabis garden.
Balanced Environment
Properly taking care of clones is a balancing act between having their leaves take in enough moisture, nutrients, and light for proper photosynthesis and avoiding too much humidity that may deter root development and promote fungal growth.
Provide the Right Lighting
Since your clone doesn’t have roots, it gets most of its water nutrients from foliar feeding through the leaves. Ideally, the clone will have enough nutrients to not need more nutrients added before it can be transplanted.
Clones don’t need too much light to promote photosynthesis. The leaves will start to cannibalize themselves to get their food. If this goes on too long, the clone will turn yellow and die. Avoid this by putting the clones in indirect sunlight or a low intensity light until they are ready for transplanting.
Adjusting the Environment
Root development should take only 14-21 days. Over those days, you will be monitoring the humidity and temperature of the environment and hardening off the clones to be ready for transplanting.
Humidity is Key
The humidity will be high-70% to 85%-for the first few days. The humidity should be lowered over a few days to acclimate the clone to your garden’s ambient humidity.
Clones need high humidity. You can use a humidity dome or plastic bag to create a humid environment around the cutting.
Keep it Moist
Taking care of clones requires the soil be kept moist, but not waterlogged . Only a scant amount of water in the tray is necessary to keep the humidity high.
Use a spray bottle to mist the inside of the humidity dome/bag.
Slowly decrease the humidity level to 55%-65% ideal for the vegetative stage.
Use the Best Water
Use water with a pH of 5.6 to 5.8 is important to taking care of clones.
Since you soaked the starter plug in a rooting solution, like Clonex Clone Solution, your clone shouldn’t need extra nutrients.
Temperature
The temperature for cloning should be around 70°-80°. Some plants will barely root at 70°, while others can thrive. Some plants will rot at 80°, while others will produce roots extremely quickly on the warmer side.
Ready for Transplant
Once you see roots and/or new leaves grow, you know your clone can uptake nutrients. It’s time for transplanting.
Conclusion
Caring for your clones is crucial for successful cannabis cultivation. By maintaining a balanced environment and providing proper lighting, humidity, and temperature, you can nurture robust clones ready for transplantation. Remember to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged and use water with the right pH. Once your clones show signs of root growth and new leaves, it’s time to transplant them. Armed with these simple guidelines, you’ll be well-prepared to grow strong, vibrant cannabis plants from clones and enjoy the rewards of your efforts. Happy growing!
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