Rooting Clones without Rooting hormones
by , 07-19-2012 at 05:29 PM (320 Views)
I"ve always known to root a cone all you need is water. This simple technique is often forgotten about because of all the hype of using rooting powders and gels to achieve a quicker root it is not necessary take a styrofoam cup to block light and to help insulate(rooted clones in 60 degree temps with only a 4 ft flourescent, a cup and using plain water changed every 34-48 hrs,chlorine water okay)just add water, drop clone,add a dome of some sort or a plastic baggie. Another plus is you can clone many clones in only one cup. You could also add an airstone but this is not necessary. Most times I only mist 1 or 2 times a day for a few days and forget about the dome while rooting, Currently I use rockwool cubes no plastic and just insert cut clones directly into these after they have been soaked for 24 hrs and just keep a little standing water in bottom of tray and in a week or so roots are seen. As long as temps are in the 70's no heat mat is used under 60 then i ad a heat mat. I will soon try the Rapid rooters as i believe Subs method is organic and the best choice for rooting clones . I also start seeds directly in soil but that is a diff subject. Anyway just had some spare time and just wanted to remind people u dont have to use rooting gels or powders but if u do always put in a seperate container because u dont want to contaminate your gel from dipping multiple clones. Peace













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