Quote Originally Posted by Ceres420
rockwool versus Rapid Rooters. I've also been trying out rooting gels like Juicy Roots and Clonex off and on. I use Super Thrive's Jump Start nutrients, and I always make sure that the pH level is between 5.6-5.9.... we ONLY use RO water and I know for sure that I've been cutting clones the right way.
My only problem is that my clone survival rate is at an average of 80-85%. Is that a good or bad? I cut about 10-15 trays a week, depending on the demand from dispensaries or depending on when our cycle starts, so the higher my survival rate the better, otherwise I'll keep wasting my precious babies......My question is this: what are your preferences with taking clones in terms of the nutrients you use, if you use rooting gels, and what type of plugs works best for you. Also, what are your clone survival rates?
i don't like rockwool or rapid rooters, try oasis cubes instead. i would avoid super thrive anything! any company that won't allow their products to have an msds, is not something i would use. i know this may cause some skepticism, but with seedlings/clones, ph is a non-issue. remember, ph is important for nutrient uptake. seedlings and clones don't use ph for sustenance, lol. in seedlings, the cotyledons provide needed nutrients/feed. in clones, the foliage provide. until their is a root system to provide a channel for the uptake of water/nutes, ph is not necessary. you ask about clones and nutes. you really don't need any. some folks use a mild foliar feed for clones, which can help, but really isn't necessary. 80-85% survival rate is purdy good! if i pay attention, i get 90+ % survival rate. i always take more cuts than i need so it's never an issue. i use a heat mat (it's actually one of those sore muscle heat pads) under a vented clone dome. i keep temps. around 82 or so. you want a bit of condensation on the walls of the dome, not a huge amount of giant drops. if this happens, you need to either reduce temps. by opening vents wider or reducing heat pad temp. hope this helps.
Bongojaz Reviewed by Bongojaz on . Cloning: What are your preferences? Hi everyone, I'm in charge of providing clones for our 20-light set up and also provide clones for local dispensaries, but I'm having trouble with the consistency of my clone survival rate. I've been experimenting over the last year and testing the pros and cons of using rockwool versus Rapid Rooters. I've also been trying out rooting gels like Juicy Roots and Clonex off and on. I use Super Thrive's Jump Start nutrients, and I always make sure that the pH level is between 5.6-5.9.... we ONLY Rating: 5