Clone Care
We highly recommend transplanting into soil or the appropriate medium as soon as you receive your clones. Careful selection of the pot size during transplantation is crucial to ensure the development of strong root systems and healthy, robust plants. We suggest beginning with a one-gallon pot, as this allows your plants to establish a solid root ball and develop a resilient plant structure. However, it’s essential to avoid transplanting them into an excessively large pot as it can lead to root rot, slowing down or stunting plant growth. Proper transplantation of your clones guarantees their successful establishment before being relocated, setting them up for long-term success.
Acclimation
In order to ensure optimal health and success during the flowering cycle, it is imperative to harden off clones and gradually acclimate them to a new environment. This gradual transition involves reducing the light cycle from 24-hours to 18/6 after receiving the clones, and gradually decreasing temperature and humidity over the course of a week. If you intend to grow outdoors, it is crucial to gradually expose the plants to sunlight, utilizing a greenhouse, shade cloth, or physically bringing them in and out of your facility. With consistent airflow and proper hardening off, your plants will develop stronger stalks and be better equipped for thriving in natural conditions.
Watering and Feeding
Over-watering clones is a very common mistake that can lead to several problems. It is essential to provide your clones with an adequate amount of water, but avoid oversaturating them by soaking them. This mistake can cause root rot, which can be detrimental to the health of your clones. Therefore, it is crucial to follow the recommended watering guidelines for your clones. A dry-down period is necessary for the clones, as it allows the roots to search within the pot for water/nutrients, creating a robust root ball that you want. If you have some clones still showing stress after transplant, you can give them some water again, but it is recommended that you ensure the Root Riot itself is moist. Sometimes even if the soil is damp, the Rockwool cube will dry down, and water needs to be applied solely to the Rockwool cube. It’s vital to strike a balance between letting your clones dry down without allowing the foliage to show thirst stress signs. Clones can be nourished with a 500-1200 PPM vegetative feed and should be fed every day to every other day, depending on how fast they are uptaking (note: every strain is different). How often you need to feed will depend on the type of grow you have (e.g., synthetic, hygro, soil, etc.).