Do you need a Mother?

VILEPLUME

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Jul 11, 2011

• #1

Do you actually need a mother or can you keep taking clones from clones right before you put them into bloom?

 

British Columbia's Finest

Active Member

Jul 11, 2011

• #2

You can take clones from clones. The plants will be weaker with each generation. It's best to keep at least one strong mom.

 

superskunkd

Active Member

Jul 11, 2011

• #3

i would keep a mother that way you can guarantee quality. but not everyone enjoys the same cup of tea..( or tea at all.. figuratively speaking.)

 

VILEPLUME

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Jul 11, 2011

• #4

British Columbia's Finest said:

You can take clones from clones. The plants will be weaker with each generation. It's best to keep at least one strong mom.

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From what I am reading, some people here are saying that there is no degradation from clones.

https://www.rollitup.org/advanced-marijuana-cultivation/331397-any-existing-evidence-clones-upon.html

 

British Columbia's Finest

Active Member

Jul 11, 2011

• #5

I can't remember where I read it...but I do believe that there is a genetic breakdown noticeable after the 3rd to 6th generation.

 

LILBSDAD

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Jul 11, 2011

• #6

I am sure it is better to have a mother plant but my friend does this every harvest. You can just set up a flourescent in a closet and keep them alive until their parents are done. If you don't have room then go for it.