Question about setting up an Aeroflow system..

[Hazemaster]

Assume I have 3-4 mother plants in soil, can I take trimmings and put them straight into this kind of aeroponic system (after using the correct cloning method)?

I will be using an Aeroflow2 aeroponic system.

I was going to build a plastic dome to place on top of the system after the clones are placed in so I can keep it humid. Spray and cover until I see the roots. Is this a good idea or should I get something separate like a clone machine to put my clones in? Not sure if I can go direct from cuttings to hydroton...if I use the hydroton, my guess is that I should use a gel so it stays on better/longer? How about germination trays with heated pads instead?

Media: Shall I put the clones into 1" rockwool cubes first and than place in hydroton? Or....should I forget about the hydroton all together and transplant into a larger rockwool cube?

Lights: I have 2 X 1000 HPS watters, I was going to use MH bulbs (convertible) for 24/24 VEG and switch the bulbs back to HPS when they are ready to flower. This way, the clones stay in the system and I don't have to transplant.

I have another 400 HPS with a MH bulb runs 18/24 that I am using for my mothers.

Does anything sound wrong with the set up? I have never used a system like this before, any tips, suggestions, or advice will be greatly appreciated. I have searched this board and many others and have had most of my questions answered, the questions above I could not find the answers to (I did some research before asking here to avoid wasting other peoples time).

Thanks in advance! :thumbsup:

[JackdaWack]

get a clone machine, and once roots appear u can put them right onto the aeroflow.

[Hazemaster]

Thanks jackdaWack, Yeah....since I'm not 100% on what I'm doing, maybe I should invest in a clone machine. I read about how to transplant a cutting into rockwool and soil, but what about this EZ Clone system?

It comes with inserts? What steps do I take with that since I am not using any media? Do I still need root growing nutrs or anything? Place her under my 400 MH or florecents? I don't need to spray, right?? Yes...I am a newbie with hydro....more or less. Thanks for your imput all.

[Hazemaster]

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Anyone? Any imput on any of my questions?

[JackdaWack]

ok, clones need flouros, and not a whole lot of light, u want roots to grow not leaves....



You should use cloning gel... will make the process faster easier and more productive, u just cut the clone dip in gel and place in cloner(it has inserts so they fit right in, once roots appear put the clones in the areoflow.

Once they root, you can place them strait into the net pots with hydroton no rockwool...they really dont need rockwool, and the netpot goes into the aeroflow system... then turn your Mh on and you aeroflow and ur growin.