wheezgethigh
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I just cut some clones so I put them under flouro lights for 24hrs a day is that cool for them. What way is best for them to root ?
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wheezgethigh
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Plus how long does it take for tha shoots to grow bac after being clone
hotpants69
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That's what i did with my clones and now they're about 10" on a 24/hr cycle. I would say couple of days to heal and establish new root growth before going into vegging.
wheezgethigh
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Ok I'm on tha same track cool I don't have a seperate room they r n my veggie room with tha moms so a 24hr cycle for a wk or 2 won't hurt tha moms jus make them grow faster and taller right?Ideally:
I have a t5 over a plastic dome and clone bed. I use rootech to ensure root growth... I leave them in 12 days before potting so roots get good and strong.
Also use bed for germinating. Good investment...$40 tops.
slutlust
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Yeah, they should be fine. At this point, your focus is more on root development than leaf growth. Remember to mist the leaves, as there are no roots to absorb nutrients. Only leaves. So keep leaves moist and humidity fairly high. Ligts 24/0. I spray the sides of the dome with a little mist, and when it's dry, I know to re-sprary. =). Post pics and keep us updated!
EDIT: wait your moms are on a 24/0 light plan? Not necessary, if not bad for plant. Get them on 18/6. Plants use the darkness as a time to rest and grow/develop. If a plant is absorbing light 24 hours a day, it gets no time to re-coup. Even a crack head needs sleep, my friend. + this will help your electricity bill.
EDIT: wait your moms are on a 24/0 light plan? Not necessary, if not bad for plant. Get them on 18/6. Plants use the darkness as a time to rest and grow/develop. If a plant is absorbing light 24 hours a day, it gets no time to re-coup. Even a crack head needs sleep, my friend. + this will help your electricity bill.
wheezgethigh
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Ok, I had moms on a 18/6 after 1 mo I put them on 21/3 they grew alot, but I need 24 hr for root growth but I don't have room to seperate the light schedule
Jerry Garcia
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How big is the mother? Can you put a paper grocery bag over top the mom for the extra 6 hours, or move her into a light-tight closet for a bit?
rudeboy1876
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This sound like a contradiction to me because if "Plants use the darkness as a time to rest and grow/develop." why should clones be put under 24/0 if they need a darkness to develop root. BTW i never cloned or tried it and im not saying your wrong. its just wired.
slutlust
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Well, typically a plant with roots can absorb nutrients from the soil, while collecting what it needs from light. In this way, it's absorbing through roots while using up built in nutrients to thrive at night. As a clone has no roots, its only source is via light...thus 24/0. As I said, in cloning the focus is strengthening the roots, not the leaf.
wheezgethigh
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Well they bout a foot that closet thing sounds good I'll try that, plus the closet is n a room not being used so I might just pull tha babymoms out for tha couple hrs they need, I'll jus put black garbage bags ova tha windows, thanks me other ideas is good I also have a vid on my page they were bout 3wks old check em out they 6 1/2wks now
Jerry Garcia
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jsteezy1290
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whats better for clones cfl's or floros
KP2
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i prefer tubes, better distribution. both work fine.
wheezgethigh
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How long b4 tha shoots I cut my clones from grows back, I c what look likes new growth lower on the shoot that I cut, but where I cut at is brown, so will that part regrow?