On page 1 stinkbud said-
"I select a lower branch from one of my veg plants. It's way better to use a stem from the lower branches than from the top. The lower branches contain more of the hormones that it takes to start roots."
While he also takes each set of clones from the vegged clones, of vegged clones, of vegged clones, of vegged clones... instead of maintaining mother plants.
It's well documented that growth hormones which encourage the fastest root development and help prevent genetic drift comes from the upper branches of a plant. Synonymous with why potency is higher as you move from bottom branch buds, to mid branch buds, to those at the very top of the plant. Combined here inlies what I believe is the reason we see so many genetically burnt out strains that growers perpetuate. Often flooding the market with second rate bud that looks and smells good but just lacks second gear. The buzz starts to come on, but never really delivers. I've personally seen it happen over a period of time where repeated crops of what was amazing dank gradually devolves into weak and spent mediocrity. Some strains are more vulnerable to this than others. But the fact is you can only take clones of clones, of clones for so long until genetic drift or worse sets in.
On page 1 stinkbud said-
"I select a lower branch from one of my veg plants. It's way better to use a stem from the lower branches than from the top. The lower branches contain more of the hormones that it takes to start roots."
While he also takes each set of clones from the vegged clones, of vegged clones, of vegged clones, of vegged clones... instead of maintaining mother plants.
It's well documented that growth hormones which encourage the fastest root development and help prevent genetic drift comes from the upper branches of a plant. Synonymous with why potency is higher as you move from bottom branch buds, to mid branch buds, to those at the very top of the plant. Combined here inlies what I believe is the reason we see so many genetically burnt out strains that growers perpetuate. Often flooding the market with second rate bud that looks and smells good but just lacks second gear. The buzz starts to come on, but never really delivers. I've personally seen it happen over a period of time where repeated crops of what was amazing dank gradually devolves into weak and spent mediocrity. Some strains are more vulnerable to this than others. But the fact is you can only take clones of clones, of clones for so long until genetic drift or worse sets in.
My new rail system uses the same cloner for the veg unit also. The only difference is you add nutrients to the veg unit. The roots hang in the water. If you decide to let the plants veg a long time you may need to add an air stone to the reservoir. That will give the roots the oxygen they need. Basically it's a small DWC system at that point.
My new designs use 6 plants per unit. 3 units in flower and another unit in veg. This is different than my current design. My new room design adds 3 weeks to the veg plants. This means you harvest more per plant. (3-4 oz. per plant) but you also need a total of 4 Aero./NFT sytems, 3 in flower and 1 in veg.View attachment 2001461View attachment 2001448
only problem i see that if ur plants are 12"( or smaller) there is not a lot of room for roots to grow in the gutter ( holes that the plants go in) but other that then man Great Job my friend. im very impressed.
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Where is this 6 plant system you speak of!
They are actually square PVC fence posts. The roots run down the fence post.I have a question on the flowering system of this set up. How do you squeeze the roots into those small rectangular prisms?
Danny Danko at High Times rules!!! He's a great guy and I really like him. It's probably a great place to work! Did you know that you have to take a piss test to work at High Times? The only difference is, at High Times you have to pop positive to get hired!! ha haHey stink, I just got my Hightimes for may. Congrats on your article in there man! How was it working with HT?