Clones or mothers?

I have some seeds that are germinated and plan on planting soon. I was wondering if I should try to grow and flower the mother plants or use clones and why?

veg em till u see preflowers and clone before it goes into 12/12 and u get the best of both options, that is if im understanding u right,

Yeah thanks, i think I'll just grow the mothers since im doing an outdoor grow and will prob only get to harvest one crop which'll be in October. Unless my friend CAN get a generator.

id keep a few clones around under a flourescent or somethin just in case, couldnt hurt