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Prob something simple. Maybe drenching them to much in the compound.
Cloning in my homemade aerogarden.
I have done 3 trials of clones so far and have failed. I just recently brought the water level very high and got the pH back to a 6.8-7 with my nutrients (Botanicare Pure Blend pro (Veg state)). I usually clip where I want it on the plant, place the clone in water for a minute. After that I make my cut and drench it in the cloning solution (rooting compound) then stick it deep into the sponge with a 24hr CFL light cycle. I have 2 very long bubble stones stretched across the entire bottom of my container and moisture covers the bottom so I dont think that is the issue.Any help would be appreciated this is my first time ever cloning and I would love to use my aerogarden.
Humboldt CH9 - Cinderella 99 (C99) AnonWelch
Prob something simple. Maybe drenching them to much in the compound.
Originally Posted by ddimebag
So is this like a bubble cloner or do you have sprayers ? How about a picture ?
Bubble stones, 2 long ones that take up the length of the bin. I can get pictures but it will be with my phone. I don't know if its a good idea waiting on a camera.
Humboldt CH9 - Cinderella 99 (C99) AnonWelch
SO are the stems submerged in water ?
No the stems now sit right above. I had the water about half way and it didnt seem to be working with my tests so I just raised it now the stems are bout 4-6 inches away from the water level. I know the roots will need room to grow after they start but starting them is my issue.
Humboldt CH9 - Cinderella 99 (C99) AnonWelch
They need to be in the water. You can lower the level after the rooting starts.
Really? Should the roots be submerged as well?
Humboldt CH9 - Cinderella 99 (C99) AnonWelch
when cloning i thought you wanted a PH of 5 or 5.5? also you dont need any nutes for cloning.
tell you what man. i spent $100 on a aeroponic power cloner and ill tell you that for cloning less is more.
it never worked for me and i now clone in rockwool cubes with a 100% success rate.
cut at 45 degree, dip in cloning gel, stick in rockwool cube, done. i put cubes on a tray with a little water in it and just keep some water in it at all times and let the cubes soak up what they need
If I got this working properly I can put out 3 batches of 20+ depending on success rate at a time. Small roots, drench them in wet soil and they can go anywhere. If I cannot get my project working i'll consider thank you. The water needs to stay at 6.8-7 for perfect pH, regular tap water is over 7.6.
Humboldt CH9 - Cinderella 99 (C99) AnonWelch
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