What's the LARGEST CLone you've Rooted?

p4stlife

p4stlife

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So I have an LA confidential that is just blasting into outer space with new growth. There is a lot of undergrowth that may start to restrict airflow from all the thick foliage.

I want to take some large clones so I can get some big plants real fast.

What is the largest clone anyone has ever taken from a plant?

How Long/Thick was the stem?

How many nodes?

How many leads on the cutting?

How did you do it?
 
Clonex

Clonex

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You can clone any part of the plant , how ever large or small , taking larger cuttings imo does not grow larger plants quicker...
 
vh13

vh13

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I've cloned a cutting that had a stem about 1/2 inch thick. I used heavy duty clippers, but otherwise the method was the same as with all my other smaller clones. She rooted just fine.

I disagree with Clonex on one point: taking larger cuttings by definition means your result is a larger plant with more biomass.

I've noticed smaller branches with soft green stems root faster then cuttings with woody stems, but larger cuttings grow larger roots faster. It's all about the rate of biomass production, more leaves and stems affords a faster rate of growth for new roots. Furthermore, a mother has a larger root stock then a freshly rooted cutting (which has nearly none) so as long as the branch is still on the mother it'll grow faster then if it's rooted on its own.
 
Clonex

Clonex

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I disagree with Clonex on one point: taking larger cuttings by definition means your result is a larger plant with more biomass.

Larger plant with more biomass maybe ,

quote"I want to take some large clones so I can get some big plants real fast" unquote,
^^^^this he wont get.
 
vh13

vh13

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Clonex said:
I disagree with Clonex on one point: taking larger cuttings by definition means your result is a larger plant with more biomass.

Larger plant with more biomass maybe ,

quote"I want to take some large clones so I can get some big plants real fast" unquote,
^^^^this he wont get.
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True enough. Veg time is necessary, either way.

Btw, I prefer smaller cuttings, I like to start their training slow but early for a nicely shaped canopy. I don't mind taking my time with a good veg, I like good yields. ;-)
 
p4stlife

p4stlife

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Well the point of taking a larger cutting would be to vend to a club, offering larger clones. They pay by how tall the clone is, not by how long it's been in vegetative state. (at least this one does). They pay 4-5 bucks a piece for clones, but if they are taller, they are worth more. As long as they are adequately rooted and bug free, taller ones are preferred.
 
K

kushnotbush

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IME I generally take clones that are anywhere from 6 inches tall to about 12 inches tall. The height of the clone has little effect on how fast it roots generally although sometimes for me the larger ones are faster but rather once the clone has roots and experiences that first growth spurt they take off at an even rate of growth. Basically if I start a 6 inch clone and a 12 inch clone which get roots at the same time the 12 inch clone will already be a full 6 inches taller than shorter one when they start growing. Since they are clones they should generally grow at the same pace. This can knock 2-3 weeks off of your veg time too. Not saying anyone is wrong here just my experience though. Good luck and happy growing.
KnB
 
Clonex

Clonex

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kushnotbush said:
IME I generally take clones that are anywhere from 6 inches tall to about 12 inches tall. The height of the clone has little effect on how fast it roots generally although sometimes for me the larger ones are faster but rather once the clone has roots and experiences that first growth spurt they take off at an even rate of growth. Basically if I start a 6 inch clone and a 12 inch clone which get roots at the same time the 12 inch clone will already be a full 6 inches taller than shorter one when they start growing. Since they are clones they should generally grow at the same pace. This can knock 2-3 weeks off of your veg time too. Not saying anyone is wrong here just my experience though. Good luck and happy growing.
KnB
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IMO the whole veg cycle is to promote node growth not plant height , your 12" clone will produce no more bud than the 6" clone without the same node growth , you can only achieve this with veg growth, both, because they are clones are fully mature plants.
 
Clonex

Clonex

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p4stlife said:
Well the point of taking a larger cutting would be to vend to a club, offering larger clones. They pay by how tall the clone is, not by how long it's been in vegetative state. (at least this one does). They pay 4-5 bucks a piece for clones, but if they are taller, they are worth more. As long as they are adequately rooted and bug free, taller ones are preferred.
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So Do my small cuttings stay small ?
 
o0adam0o

o0adam0o

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I agree with clonex to a degree. Node growth is the main point to a veg cycle and ultimatley node growth=more bud sites. However your main cola/cola's will attribute about 80% to the total weight and biggerplants will produce bigger colas.
 
purplehays1

purplehays1

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p4stlife said:
So I have an LA confidential that is just blasting into outer space with new growth. There is a lot of undergrowth that may start to restrict airflow from all the thick foliage.

I want to take some large clones so I can get some big plants real fast.

What is the largest clone anyone has ever taken from a plant?

How Long/Thick was the stem?

How many nodes?

How many leads on the cutting?

How did you do it?
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If your goal is to have a taller plant at rooting then u should take a long cut (4-5 inches) and clear all older leaves and growth off the stem and leave only the new growth, if the new growth is very small leave some of the closest leaves. But truthfully having a plant thats 4-5 inches when it first gets roots isnt any better than a 2 inch plant, unless u want a stretchy plant.
 
dabus171

dabus171

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He just is not getting it. You NEVER want tall plants. The goal is to limit stretch as much as possible. The only time you would want taller clones is if they ALSO have node intervals that are close together. A short wide canopy is the only way to go unless you are doing SOG. Even then you do not want stretchy plants. Height has zero correlation to higher yields if the node intervals are stretched out.
 
dabus171

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Heyimjay22 said:
Bigger is better (IMO) no difference in growth speed but taller which is more fitting for main lining and topping.View attachment 4716216
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Look at the one on the right side. Do you see the length between the 1st and 2nd nodes? That is stretch and not a good thing. You should rather have a shorter ones with less gap. The other 3 look pretty good though. Although like VH13 said, it's nice to start LST as early as possible.
 
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