Cloner question

[tinytoon]

http://www.stinkbuddies.com/pdfs/aerocloner.pdf That is the link to the cloner I plan on building and using. Question I have is should I run just the clone in a collarand then trans into Rapid Rooter or should I just use netpots with RR sitting in it??

tinytoon Reviewed by tinytoon on 08-12-2010. Cloner question http://www.stinkbuddies.com/pdfs/aerocloner.pdf That is the link to the cloner I plan on building and using. Question I have is should I run just the clone in a collarand then trans into Rapid Rooter or should I just use netpots with RR sitting in it?? Rating: 5

[keylime]

Tiny...
You can use the "hockey pucks" that most people use and then transfer to net pots of any size (I use 4") once rooted, or you can use the very small net pots, I think they're 2" instead of the hockey pucks, with hydroton if you like.
These netpots fit right into the holes about half way in.

keylime

[LOC NAR on probation]

We have one very similar. 49 sites and 25 jet nozzles. Seems to work best when we use the 2 inch netpots and the neoprene collar. The netpots helps so the sprayer don't knock off small root bumps starting. We also did a run with 2 inch netpot with a root riot in them and clonex. Sometimes you get a few drops of water splashing out around the rootriot but no big deal. I thought they stayed too wet but they did good.

If you just use the netpot and collar you can add some nutes once you have roots and keep them for a week or so more.

[tinytoon]

Hey Loc you talking 2" pot with tron in it??

[LOC NAR on probation]

No just an empty netpot and a collar with cutting hanging. The little netpot keeps the water from knocking the root bumps off so easy. We have to watch them and not let the roots get too long or you damage a few pulling them out to put in tron. Now that we're going DWC and less plants We have way to many clones. I think I'm seeing better meds from the bigger more mature plants.

[tinytoon]

Well if you have to many clones ............................. :jointsmile: hehe

[Zeffer]

Greetings to all,
If one is using hydroton and cloning is in the program, why not use the
Rapid Rooters, in hydroton, as a launching site... If it is a leaf,
( that's been properly prepared / dipped ) you are using as a clone, then spread the Rapid Rooter out ( cut it, open it up ) to accommodate that leaf and the new roots, will be fine yes ! ?

Keepin simple,
RPM Zefferhttp://boards.cannabis.com/images/smilies/rasta.gif

[tinytoon]

from what I have read and from previous conversations it can be done either way. Root clone then carefully put in RR or just straight into the Tron.

[tinytoon]

Last question, I hope, the cloner is made and about to put in use but do I use a dome with this type of cloner or not?? I see some do and some dont.

[LOC NAR on probation]

I don't use a dome because of the wilt factor if it gets too hot. Been there done that and it ain't fun. But it gets hot out of control around here and an hour or so with out electric will ruin my day or I should say a clones day. Larger plants can handle it.

I forgot the humidity here is so high you can wash your car without a water hose. In places with no humidity I think I might need one.