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I want to take some clones from a couple of plants I have and want to know if it is a good idea or not to take a clone from the very top of the plant. I was also thinking this would mean that I could keep the plant under grow light cycle for a little longer without it getting too tall for my tent. I have been told by one person never to cut the head but I just saw someone do it in a video on youtube so I'm wondering what anyone on here thought, any help would be much appreciated. :cool:
Topping the plant is done for several reasons, one being to restrict vertical height and encourage side growth. Most people attempting to clone a plant however do not use the top growth, the lower branches are much better suited to the changes that need to happen to the cutting in order to form roots. I get about a 98% rate from taking clones from the bottom, and I would imagine that with enough skill one could clone from the top... I just would not recommend it for a beginner.Quote:
Originally Posted by Skeech