Cloning method
As usual, you can get as many answers to a question, as there are responders. This appears to be a case like that. Here is my 2 cents, for what that is worth. I get good results with most strains using this process.
Cut branches with sharp scissors. (not too close to the main stem) Place all cuttings in a very mild solution of 1-3-1 type of nutrient mix & leave for 24 hours. (1/4 strength is what I use) Non sucking cuts should expose themselves during this step & wilt. Trim down cuttings to 3" to 4". (some prefer larger) Using a very sharp, sterilized razor blade or razor knife take off all vegetation @ the growth nodes that will end up in medium, very close to the stem, being careful not to cut into the stem. Cut all remaining leaves down to @ least half their original volume. Make a final cut about 1/4" to 1/2" below bottom growth node, at a 45 degree angle. (some make this cut under water) Gently scrape the most minute amount of material from stem around growth node using your sharpest blade. (Helps promote root growth) Dip in rooting solution, (I use Olivia's Cloning Gel) making sure to cover growth nodes. Gently place cutting into medium, which has been opened up with an object just slightly larger than the stem going in. (Don't bend the stem or scrape the cloning aid off of stem while doing this step) Gently compact medium around stem to eliminate air pockets, soak medium with the 1/4 strength solution you made & dome up the new ladies! (This may be all the liquid they will need during rooting)
If your atmosphere is 80% humidity or more, there is no need to mist leaves, as this is counter productive to root formation. Do mist wilted clones, when necessary. They may well recover & all cuttings will show some signs of wilting. The fastest rooters are the ones that wilt the least, I have found. I use peat pellets often, if for no other reason than I can see the roots as they emerge. Small white roots will easily penetrate the peat & show through. Usually this is within 7-14 days. @ the 1st sign of root growth, I remove the cutting from the dome. Keep it warm & out of direct light, @ this point. Indirect light is ok, even light in a grow room is fine. Not too strong @ 1st. Weaklings will tend to give up the ghost @ this point. Don't worry though, they would probably take forever to grow a sufficient root formation to begin vertical growth. Concentrate on the tough SOBs. They will have nice roots & begin vegging rapidly, once they have been transplanted & giving direct sun or lamp light. My process breaks down into two one week periods. 1st week is domed & the 2nd week is sans cover. I transplant on day 14, (not every cutting will follow this strict schedule, some may take longer) & introduce to direct light 48 hours later. I begin any vegging timetable, the day they go into direct light.
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