Hello all,
During my current grow, which is at the start of week 4, I accidentally snapped the main stem while performing LST. Attempts to splint it back in place were immediately unsuccessful as the break was just above a node, literally just a couple of millimetres. I couldn't hold the top in place to graft back on. So I inadvertently topped the plant, but she's doing fine.
I took the top, popped it in a tub of water to try and keep it alive. I then placed it in a small amount of water in a ziplock bag in the salad crisper in the fridge. My thinking is to try and make a clone of this plant because it's a nice strain with vigorous growth.
Having done some reading, I know it's possible to clone autoflowers, but with the caveat that the genetic clock is still ticking. I'd like to try it as an experiment. I got hold of some rooting powder, and I plan to try and root the "cutting" in compost.
So to the areas where I need advice. I've seen a lot of material on taking cuttings of photoperiod plants, and while my "cutting" doesn't conform to best practice, I can tidy it up a bit when the time comes. Some questions below. If anyone has experience of cloning autoflowers, I'd really appreciate any advice.
Prepping the cutting prior to rooting: should I make a 45º cut at a node? Should I strip any leaves apart from newly grown ones at the top?
Soil: does it need to be sterile?
Light: I know cuttings don't need much. What do you use as a light source and how far from the plant?
Finally, are there any factors specific to autos I need to bear in mind? For example, will the rooting process delay flowering, or if it's successful, will my clone try to flower straight away with little to no vegetative growth?
Also if there are any practices or tips on rooting and growing an auto clone that you feel like sharing, please do!
During my current grow, which is at the start of week 4, I accidentally snapped the main stem while performing LST. Attempts to splint it back in place were immediately unsuccessful as the break was just above a node, literally just a couple of millimetres. I couldn't hold the top in place to graft back on. So I inadvertently topped the plant, but she's doing fine.
I took the top, popped it in a tub of water to try and keep it alive. I then placed it in a small amount of water in a ziplock bag in the salad crisper in the fridge. My thinking is to try and make a clone of this plant because it's a nice strain with vigorous growth.
Having done some reading, I know it's possible to clone autoflowers, but with the caveat that the genetic clock is still ticking. I'd like to try it as an experiment. I got hold of some rooting powder, and I plan to try and root the "cutting" in compost.
So to the areas where I need advice. I've seen a lot of material on taking cuttings of photoperiod plants, and while my "cutting" doesn't conform to best practice, I can tidy it up a bit when the time comes. Some questions below. If anyone has experience of cloning autoflowers, I'd really appreciate any advice.
Prepping the cutting prior to rooting: should I make a 45º cut at a node? Should I strip any leaves apart from newly grown ones at the top?
Soil: does it need to be sterile?
Light: I know cuttings don't need much. What do you use as a light source and how far from the plant?
Finally, are there any factors specific to autos I need to bear in mind? For example, will the rooting process delay flowering, or if it's successful, will my clone try to flower straight away with little to no vegetative growth?
Also if there are any practices or tips on rooting and growing an auto clone that you feel like sharing, please do!
