If you’re looking to grow your own cannabis plants at home, clones are a great way to get started. Cannabis clones are identical copies of the parent plant—meaning they look and grow just like the original. Clones produce flowers with the same aroma, flavor, and effects as their parent plant and can be grown in less time than it would take for you to start from seed. In this article, we’ll go over everything you need to know about cannabis clones so that you can decide if this is the right growing method for you.
What are Cannabis Clones?
Cannabis clones are a form of vegetative propagation in which cuttings from a mature female cannabis plant are taken and then “cloned” or replicated by being planted into soil or other growing mediums such as rockwool or coco coir. When done correctly, these clones will produce buds with the same characteristics as their parent plant. This makes them an ideal choice for growers who want to replicate plants with desirable traits such as high cannabinoid content or desirable aromas/flavors.
How Do I Get Cannabis Clones?
There are two main ways to obtain cannabis clones: by taking cuttings from mature female plants yourself or by purchasing them from a reliable source such as a licensed dispensary or online seed bank. Taking cuttings from your own plants is the more economical option, but it does require some knowledge and skill in order to do it correctly. Purchasing clones from a reputable source is often easier and can guarantee better results, but it also comes at a higher cost.
How Do I Grow Cannabis Clones?
The process for growing cannabis clones is similar to that of starting from seeds but there are some key differences that you should be aware of before getting started. The most important step when it comes to cloning is selecting healthy mother plants that have desirable traits such as high cannabinoid content or desirable aromas/flavors. Once you have selected your mother plants, take cuttings that are 2-3 inches long, making sure not to damage any existing nodes on the cutting (these will be used for rooting). Place the cuttings into rooting mediums such as rockwool cubes or coco coir and keep them under 18 hours of light per day (this can vary depending on what kind of lighting setup you have). Provide ample humidity (60-70%) during this phase using either misting systems or humidifiers and monitor temperatures closely (ideally between 75-85°F). Once roots have formed, transplant your cuts into larger containers filled with potting mix and start providing water and nutrients regularly until harvest time!
Conclusion: Whether you decide to take cuttings yourself or purchase clones from an outside source, growing cannabis clones can be an easy and rewarding experience when done correctly! With its shorter flowering times compared to seeds, cloning allows growers to quickly replicate their favorite genetics without having to wait months before harvesting their first crop. Just make sure that when taking cuttings yourself that they come from healthy mother plants with desirable traits so that your resulting clone will turn out just how you want it! Regardless of which method you choose for obtaining your clones, happy growing!
