Hey 303 ! You ever have a problem with harding off clones from a dispensary? I found someone with Medibud clones when I got there he brought out three of the rattiest clones i had ever seen . When I complained He stated he had a tray that he hadnt hardend off yet.
Man i got home with that thing transplanted it (from rockwool) in some soil ,that bitch wilted up bad in 30 min . I put it in the dome and sprayed it down .It did spring back up minus a few leaves.Sucks hope it makes it Medibud is badass and a heavy yielder. Now I don't know what to to with it other than gradually introduce it to the enviroment.
I know what your talking about........
After my last tray of clones rooted, or just showing stages of rooting I pulled the dome thinking it was time to introduce them to the environment. Came back 3 hours later and they were almost dead. Sprayed them and put the dome on and they were back to life just as your describing. After that I opened the vents ontop the humidity dome. Left it 3 days. Then took the dome off. Root mass was triple, in fact the roots were coming out and upward, and new green growth was already happening from the top..... Watered them a couple days here and there, then seeing every DEF I could identify. Gave a 1/4 ff grow big per gallon of 6.0ph and they are taking off. I still have them in a tray... I cut off more than I could chew and have all these extra clones, but its fun to play with and see what makes them tick. Anotherwards keep them in the dome with the vents opened ontop the dome, have patience and in a couple days should be ready for transplant. This worked for me at least.
Hope this helps.
Can't answer your question about harding off though, sounds gay..