How do you know it a female to mother ?

At this point in the game it is possible but I would not do it if I didn't have a place to set them up. cloning under 12/12 hps is a bit much, it can be done but take much longer. If the plants are big enough then it will not hurt them at all. They are going to double or triple in size when flowered.

It only takes a small space to clone. Clones don't really need the light as the energy goes to making roots clf's or fluro's work fine.

Just remember 1 to 2 weeks cloning and then you have 6 weeks to veg. You need another tent for that.

I have seen a guy that takes cuttings and keeps them in the fridge for up to 90 days in a wet paper towel in a plastic bag. They rooted up nice just 2 weeks before harvest and ready to veg in his room.

I tried that and ended up with them in my salad for diner. LOL wife thought they were fresh greens. I guess they were. lol