I love that quote, it makes it sound so much more complicated!!!
I don't make my 2nd cut under water, nor do I flame my tools. I just use a VERY sharp new razor blade and get the cut tip immediatley into gel. Also I water the moms REALLY well about 2 hours befor ecloning so they are all nice and plump and aren't suckin' air. hahaha
Gels are better than rootone imho esp. since they seal the cut really well and avoid air bubbles later.
stinkyattic Reviewed by stinkyattic on . Cut clones again...under water? I read this and I'm curious if this is a common method....and effective. "Cut young growth tips from a vegetative stage, mature weed plant 3-5 inches long with a stem diameter 1/5-1/10 inch. Cut with a sterile razor blade or X-acto knife (flamed) and immerse the cut end of the clone into a tub of distilled water mixed with ¼ tspn Peters 5-50-17 per gallon. Next, cut the bottom .2 inch off the end while it is submerged, using a diagonal cut. Remove the clone from the tub and dip into a Rating: 5