can you root a clone without hormones?
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GrowersBook.com
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Anything's possible in this crazy world.
But is it probable? No, it will more than likely die pretty quickly.
I think the only factor that would have any effect on that would be the type of soil you use.
But is it probable? No, it will more than likely die pretty quickly.
I think the only factor that would have any effect on that would be the type of soil you use.
GrowersBook.com
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That's awesome! I have had the complete opposite experience, but always good to know!
i was jw because some damn rodent bit off a nice branch on one of my females so i figured what the hell and took off the largest leaves, cut the end, soaked some soil, stuck it in and put an empty plastic gallon jug over it to act at like a humidity dome haha we will see. just curious mostly.
shagalicious
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i love this
asking a question here is a great anxiety sink, but there's no better way to be certain of a correct answer than to ASK THE PLANT by experimenting
WHATEVER it is that you wonder... try it out - catalogue your results - ask your plant; it's the one growing nuggets - give it a little respect
Absolutely not true. You have at least a fifty fifty shot with the most important factor being the dampness of the medium. You want the rooting medium to be damp, not wet. Humidity is good. too much, not good. heat, good. too much heat bad. etc. Just be kind to the plant. Encourage it by singing soft lullabies to it. Bond a little and it will love you back.
lovenest420
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I went to wal-mart and grabbed some "Schultz Take-Root" rooting hormone (powder stuff). It was only like 4 bucks, and it worked perfect for me. I didn't even use a humidity dome. I just stuck the cutting in some soil in a plastic cup in my closet. Watered the top of it around the base of the stem (lightly to avoid mold) daily to ensure it was always moist. After about two weeks, one took. After three weeks the second one took. 100% success so far, pretty easy... and not too late for ya!
Pics are from about a week ago. The one on the left had just taken roots, and the one on the right started growing about a week later. The one on the left is currently about 4-5 inches tall. Good luck!
Pics are from about a week ago. The one on the left had just taken roots, and the one on the right started growing about a week later. The one on the left is currently about 4-5 inches tall. Good luck!
dante76
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i've seen people take cuttings from other plants and just sit in water and it forms roots....i was never sure if this would work with cannabis...i just think the rooting hormone helps to encourage rooting more faster. If only have one or two cuttings to play around with I would take as much precaution as possible...just to increase your chances but who knows, it may not be necessary.
As mentioned before, I've rooted plants (not just cannabis) in a cup of water. Whatever part of the plant is submerged in the water is where the roots begin growing so make sure the water isn't too deep or you get roots growing in places you don't want.
No hormone is needed from my experience. Just make sure the cup or container you use is not transparent and exposed to light, keep it dark. Not sure on the reason for this though..
No hormone is needed from my experience. Just make sure the cup or container you use is not transparent and exposed to light, keep it dark. Not sure on the reason for this though..
guy incognito
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I never use root hormone, just plain tap water. I build an aero cloner. Nearly 100% success rate.
Here is the guide to the clone machine I built: http://forum.grasscity.com/do-yourself/444974-lets-build-clone-machine-*step-step*.html
Here is the guide to the clone machine I built: http://forum.grasscity.com/do-yourself/444974-lets-build-clone-machine-*step-step*.html
Prefontaine
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In fact I personally would suggest rooting your clones in a shot glass of water with a couple clean pebbles or just a hint of nutes, Rooting Hormones are not intended for plants used for human consumption, just read the bottle and it will probably say not use it for your tomatoes. plus you will see that they root almost as quickly if you provide a good ph and minerals.
dante76
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