Ok so I had a stab at making myself an Aeroponic cloner.. I took cuttings earlier than I normally would have as I was unsure of how successful it would be and if it didn’t work that well I would use seeds for my next grow. It seems to be working ok though.. this is my first batch of Aero clones so I’m a bit uncertain how long I can leave them before transplanting them into their Rockwool cubes. I’m not quite ready for that so could I perhaps feed them for a while Aeroponically? They are in varying stages, mostly due to the different strains as far as I can tell. I’m guessing giving the clones that are still in the early stages of rooting some nutes wouldn’t be advisable..? Any advice would be most welcome..
How long can I leave clones in Aerocloner?
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GeneBanker
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Yes you could keep them in there a week prob more. Sometimes we have to do what we have to.
Cold$moke
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You can keep them there fir as long as you can take them out without their roots getting too entangled
Even when they get massed together i have ripped root balls apart to seperate them (if you fill your contaner and float them while you seperate the roots) as soon as you pull the roots out of water they stay tangled
Ive vegged in my cloner so long i threw it in the bud room cause the roots where so entangled lol
Even when they get massed together i have ripped root balls apart to seperate them (if you fill your contaner and float them while you seperate the roots) as soon as you pull the roots out of water they stay tangled
Ive vegged in my cloner so long i threw it in the bud room cause the roots where so entangled lol
AmericanGrower508
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You can leave them in there as long as you want if there is some type of nutrients in the water or you spray them daily with something. Just make sure roots don't start wrapping around sprayers.
GoatSoup
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Look at The "Grow a Pound Every Three Weeks" Thread. Stinkbud has ppms for this. I've grown in Aero like yours for like 15 weeks and did just fine.
vostok
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the whole reason why many use a cloner as it gives the cuts roots in about 10 days...after that its all down hill..the biggest fear is bacterial infection as is above
I caught mine just intime...like a big bogey(snot) floating in the water...if you got past the 'time' change water daily...feed minimal
but in your case I'd potup to thje rockwool...to my blog:
https://www.rollitup.org/Journal/Entry/cloning-bubbler-n02-11-2009.28758/
I rarely use the cloner these days so post is old
good luck
Thanks for the advice Stink Bug.. I’ve got around 13 gallons in that Aerocloner res so how much H2O2 should I add..?
Water temps are at just over 78 degrees, I PH’d the water at 6 when I took the clones 15 days back but it’s drifted up to 6.5 at the moment..Or use it on a cold basment floor
Yeah the roots look ok as far as I can tell.. I just took this pic..
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Ok my clones are looking great still.. I only want to transplant them next week though so I’m thinking about adding some light nutes now. The water is currently at 6.6ph, should I ph it lower after adding some nutes..? My Rockwool will be at 5.6 when they get transplanted..