After they are cut from Mother Plants, the Clones are moved to a separate room with higher humidity and temperature, where they will live for about two weeks. After the clones have established roots and have grown a few inches, they are ready to enter their “Vegetative” state in our “Veg Room.”
FAQ
What is a clone?
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Cannabis clones are small plants that have been cut from a “mother” plant. Each clone is carefully cut from the mother plant and is a genetic replica of its “mother.”
What is the difference between a clone and a seed?
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Clones offer an identical copy of the parent plant, which is typically a stable, high yielding female plant with ideal genetics. While seeds can emerge as either male or female plants, it is possible to start with “feminized” seeds. Clones typically provide a more stable genetic profile than seeds, as seeds may mature into plants that have different characteristics than the plants that produced the seeds.
What are the benefits of cloning?
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In addition to providing a more stable batch of genetics, clones offer a faster and more efficient method of re-supplying cultivation operations with fresh plants.
What are some common mistakes made during the clone stage?
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Clones are incredibly sensitive to environmental conditions, particularly when they have not yet begun to establish roots. Clones prefer warmer and more humid environments to plants in their Vegetative and Flowering states. It can be difficult to ensure the right environmental conditions without “humidity domes” for the first portion of a plant’s clone stage. Cultivators often keep their clothes under a constant 24 hours of light. When rooting clones, however, this constant light is unnecessary. Instead, most growers opt for 18 hours of light and 6 hours of darkness. Anything extra adds additional energy costs and risks stressing the plants.
Showing River Remedy’s clones growing into viable Medical Cannabis plants.