Clone straight 12/12

http://boards.cannabis.com/hydroponi...ure-water.html

regarding this, what if you put a cut clone directly under a 12/12 cycle?

anyone tried this?

I haven't done it, but why would you ever want to flower an unrooted clone?

Maybe this thread belongs in basic growing, and not in advanced techniques ;)

been reading about 12/12 from seed, was wondering if you could do it with clones :jointsmile:

Yup, I gotcha. I suppose it could work, but it would probably take two months. If it's under 12/12 it's concentrating on reproduction.

If you were growing a production SOG,you might put them into 12/12 as soon as they are rooted.But i dont think it would be very effective when trying to root clones......I could be wrond though

12/12 from seed is not a particularly effective way to grow.
Cloning under 12/12 light is also not going to give you the results you are after, as the plant is already trying to decide what to make of its undifferentiated cells- root, shoot, or flower... put it under dim 24/0 light and TELL it what to do: "MAKE ROOTS!!!"
Not all strains can be effectively flowered as soon as they are rooted, either. Giving just enough veg time for the new clone to establish itself in whatever medium it will be flowered in will help reduce stress, add root mass, and ultimately, increase yield.

:postgood: enough said

I thought a dark period is required for rooting? wouldn't 18/6 be best? or maybe even 17/7

I've heard debates between people back and forth between 24/0 and 18/6 for vegging, but what about forcing clones to root?

Tell my cuttings that... this is what their homes look like 24/0
Root nubbies form within a week and actual roots are visible outside the RR plugs by about 10-12 days.
IMVHO, steady, controllable temperatures are more important than a 'night' period.

Edit: The clones in the first pic are fully rooted, potted-up in small pots, and hardened off. That's why the dome is off.

lol, Stinky, that last pic just looks so barren! I wish I had that much space for cloning! :)

Rev, if you don't believe her (and it sounds like you do) try it out for yourself. Cloning only requires one tiny light source (I use 23w) so it won't be difficult to separate and buy another $3 bulb. Play with the technique, see what works best for you!