No, no, Don't cut of the roots. Just brush them and loosen them up and then stick them into the soil and allow the soil feed the plant for 2 weeks. Get something light like roots organics or light warrior from fox farm.I point for soil? Never thought about that, I like it! That would mean cutting off the roots and clone gel, then into the soil, right?
Spot on! Like he said. CFLs or T8, T5 would be a much better choice. I would try the soil first then if it doesn't show any new growth within a week from transplant then trash it.1.Get some CFLs. 600 watts for seedlings is a bit much.
2.Plant some seeds
3.Give the plants plain water and start feeding lightly. I grow in soil, so I can't help you much on the feeding.