Been a Long Time Coming ~ Been a long Time Gone

Skunk, think I should 'mist' the clone?

Hmmmm thinking of firing up the streaming server. Haven't got the bandwidth bill from last time, so I'm a bit scared. We ate up like 20Gb.

But then again... screw it. It's up http://216.210.185.108:8000/listen.m3u
128kbps @ 48 Khz

Yes... i always do it. Have you got a humidity dome of some description?

When I first did clones I used a cookware dish with a layer of cling film over the top. You need to change the cling film at least once every 2 days.

Clones need a humid environment as this keeps them from transpiring and they can concentrate on growing roots.

I did it in soil too... just used what i could find then stuck cling-film over the top.

I usually only mist once a day. Honestly, when I do it I can almost hear their sighs of relief. I swear.

Okay, gonna take a pic right now and post it of my ghetto environment.

NB or PS depending on where you live Can a person listen to too much Bob Marley?

hmmmm, think there should be some sort of ventilation in the upper areas of the environment?

I've just got it sitting on top of a book case, normal room light and temperature.

It's also normal for clones to wilt in the first couple of hours, but they usually stand right up again. I've found that the more light you give them, the quicker they take root. I found 3 ft away from a 400w mh to be a good distance. Light=Energy...

You'll also want to keep the medium (soil) fairly moist. It's also good to give them 10 minutes airing once a day. I usually do this before I mist, and it's a good chance to look at them all, check the weight etc. Plus, it helps you show that you care.

Give the clones a lot of space and they will transpire quicker, it's a good idea to get as many clones in as you can without them touching each other. Also a good idea to snip off heavy leaves. If they're low down remove them completely, if higher up just snip them off a little at the fingers. If it looks too heavy snip it. This will also help the plant take root quicker, as a clone doesn't need much leaf to take in available light, and it has less body to support while it concentrates on the rooting process.

Also, upward growth is not always a sign of the clone having taken root, and this may be difficult to determin in soil. I'd give them at least 14 days before considering veg'.

Yes, that looks fine... just trim some of the heavier leaves. It only hurts for a moment.

Also the more light you give it, the quicker it will root. So long as you keep things sweet with the environment the clone will live happily for ages without gaining root if not enough light is provided.

Thanks for the info, gonna place this on the window ledge and wait for the sun to come up and create a little atmosphere, before I snip the sun leaf off.

I've already misted it, probably a bit too much, if that is possible.

After sun leaf removal and a good breath of air, I think that I'll put it close to the veg area when it can get a bunch of light and the temp is 70°F / 28°C

g'mornin' folks....wow YGF...having an early morn? no I don't think one can listen to too much Marley....but can be an enhanced experience with some added Tosh or even some ska.

I think your referenced ghetto cloner looks awesome....excellent work!

The cloning discussion is rather timely as I believe I will be doing my clones tonight...I have also read that you sould "score" the stem to "create" more root development locations? this makes biological sense....but idk.....I have not seen it mentioned here?

Shit! Weather forecast is 4 feet of snow today. Snow nazi's will be going crazy waxing their ski's.

Morning Tahoe..... Work makes you free

hahahaha....I gotta come and visit....your place sound fookin amazing! the your pics only further emphasize that! cheers!

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Shit! Weather forecast is 4 feet of snow today. Snow nazi's will be going crazy waxing their ski's.

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I'll post a snow pic in a minute. Give you an idea

thanks....yes, work makes you free. I am so blown awway with my current work it baffles me totally....professionally and personally. it is such a sweet place to be compared to the last years of toil and struggle. I'll be real interested in your success with the cloning....I am thinking of taking 3-4 from my Top44 girlie girl...

'X' marks the spot

11' of snow - imaging waking up to this. Wake & Bake for sure.

See how much snow is on the neighbors porch and roof?

wow...that is certainly something I have NOT experienced....b-e-a-utiful spot though....my kinds place. and your little piece of heaven.....I wonder how long a drive it would be to get there...I'm gonna have to check that out...i could use a break....and a change in scenery for a bit.....

BTW - Mel and Ed dont discuss cloning in that book I have...I have other references to review but interesting they do not?

Okay, 7:15am EST, I'm gonna call those suckers and wakey, wakey...Arbeit macht frei

Later.

Yes I score too. Not sure if this helps, I've had clones root just as quick without scoring, i'm sure.

interesting....i'm looking forward to cloning my bushy girl....

That certainly is breathtaking... both pic's. It looks really peaceful out there.