I started some seeds back in chicago about 3 years ago. My friend and i were cloning every subsequent generation without keeping a mom. We would just take a dozen or so cuts before they went into flower (usually from the lower growth we were pruning anyways), and I can say for sure that in 3 years which would probably amount to a clone of a clone 20 times, that we didn't notice any change in heartiness or drop in potency.

I think if people are noticing a decline in clones over time, they should check their system and habits rather than blaming degraded genes.

I'm sure someone around here can chime in and put my 3 year run to shame. I have heard of a decade or better with no problems. It really all boils down to the ability of the individual rather than the plant, IMHO.
irydyum Reviewed by irydyum on . Potency from Cloning Does the potency decline the more times you clone plants. Peace, PIF Rating: 5