How soon after cutting a clone should I wait to put on a 24hr CFL?

NWO666

Active Member

Aug 29, 2012

• #1

Hi all,

I have recently taken a cutting near the bottom of my female and I've read that you should wait a few days to expose to constant light. I've had success with cloning in the past but I would like as much accurate info as possible for this stage. Thank you for reading.

 

superstoner1

Well-Known Member

Aug 29, 2012

• #2

clones need at least 18 hrs of light, and not a lot of it. i do 24 from the start and never had an issue.

 

PuffinChronic

Active Member

Aug 29, 2012

• #3

From what I've read CFL's should be fine. I took my first ever cutting yesterday morning and it's been under CFL's since (16 on 8 off), seems to be doing well...

Puff.

 

NWO666

Active Member

Aug 29, 2012

• #4

Thank you SS1 and P.C.

 

Coho

Well-Known Member

Aug 29, 2012

• #5

I run 24 for clones.

 

mnmobbin

Well-Known Member

Aug 29, 2012

• #6

I use cfl right after I cut clones. 24/0 until I see roots then they go to 18/6

 

NWO666

Active Member

Aug 29, 2012

• #7

Once again, thank you everyone. All of the input is much appreciated.

 

Vindicated

Well-Known Member

Aug 29, 2012

• #8

I normally do clones in 24/0 right from the start, or if I have seeds germinating at the same time I set the timer to 18/6. Before transplanting them into the garden I also like to change the light cycle to match the outdoors. Especially if I'm transplanting in early March and I'm dealing with a sensitive strain that's prone to early flowering.