Topping and cloning

[HASHinASSASSin]

Okay so im ready to top my plants and clone the lil sods. Any info on where to cut and how to stimulate the new root growth on the tops would be greatly appreciATed. thanx much

HASHinASSASSin Reviewed by HASHinASSASSin on 07-21-2006. Topping and cloning Okay so im ready to top my plants and clone the lil sods. Any info on where to cut and how to stimulate the new root growth on the tops would be greatly appreciATed. thanx much Rating: 5

[HASHinASSASSin]

oi guys really in need of help here. plants are getting to big and i need to top them but i dont want to mess it up and kill my tops. so...if yall would kindly point me in the right direction or gimme a link to related material it wld be great.

[BOYZNUS]

GO TO SEARCH, TYPE "TOPPING", AND WA-LA,,,, LOTSA INFO

GOOD LUCK

[HASHinASSASSin]

ok im searching and finding a lot of explanations but see theres a problem. ie: not sure exactly what the hell im doin. Im taking care of them wel but as to technical stuff about my lil beauties im clueless. All i know is that they are getting to noticable outside and i need to make them smaller without screwing things up. And if at all possible while making them shorter how can i use the part cut off to start a new plant??? just one plant ppl. Anyway i could use some advice put simply if thats at all possible. Maybe even a drawing or something of where im cutting...lol. Serious though i need some help before things get overhead if ya know what i mean. Thanx

[BOYZNUS]

maybe you don't wanna top her. maybe you wanna try LST. just start tying her down and she'll stay short. search "LST" and there are many posts that will learn ya how. good luck

[thejrodsn8]

maybe boyznus is a douche

[harris7]

it's really easy. just take a clean razor blade and cut the top off so that the plants are what ever height you want.

if you want to clone that top (which i would do) follow this cloning thing i wrote. you could easily find this info if you searched but it's not a big deal cuz i already had it written out


Hey well here is how I did it and it was my first time and I got 100% success.

I used small peat pellets to root them in. The come as small disks and you soak them in water until it is a little sack with peat moss in it. I like these because it reduces the stress on the plant when you transplant because you just plant the whole peat pellet in soil when it is ready.

So I cloned by:

Taking a cutting right above a node. Then place the stem of the cutting under water and cut it again (remember to always use a sharp clean razorblade). When you cut the stem the vascular tissues, which are responsible for water and nutrient flow up and down the plant, will be exposed and suck up air (if not under water). This air will prevent the flow and the plant will probably die.

Once you have a good cut remove at least one set of leafs from a node above the cut. My cuttings were small, about 2 inches, so I only removed one set of leafs. The exposed part of the stem is one location that will grow roots, the other is the bottom cut.

Take this cutting and dip it into rooting powder or gel (I used powder) make sure it is No 2 (this refers to the type of plant, cannabis is soft wood). Then plant the cutting in the peat sack, or whatever medium you are using, make sure that the exposed node is under soil level.

Then you need a small seeding tray with transparent roof (it’s a small green house about 7$ at garden store) place all the clones inside the tray mist them. You should cut a hole about the size of a penny (or smaller) in the seeding tray to increase the ventilation.

The last step is very important!!!! Plants naturally loose water thought their leafs through a process called transpiration. This creates a water current from the roots through the stem and to the leafs which brings nutrients up the plant. The problem with clones is that they don’t have a root system; so water will be leaving the plant through the leafs but they will not be able to recapture water fast enough and the plants will wilt and die.
By having this little green house, it increases the humidity inside and slows the rate of water loss. It is a good idea to remove the lit and fan them once or twice a day so they get fresh air then mist their leafs and place the lid back on.

[AllInADaysWork]

Alrite Ill make an addition, for those who can't visual read material, like myself

Hope it helps

[dusto2k3]

Allinadayswork....Nice drawing!!! Take the top off the coke bottle, thats all i'd do as well.