Can you clone with Rockwool?

They just need to be off of the cold surface. Hanging above your dome should be a 2′ long 24 watt T5 light, this will be plenty of light for starting cuttings. Also, pre-soak 20 (minimum) to 30 (maximum) rockwool cubes in water at 5.5pH. Starter cubes will need to soak for about 20-30 minutes.

How often do you water clones in Rockwool?

Rockwool holds about 80% water and 20% air when oversaturated and needs to dry out (similiar to a soil-based medium) before it is watered again. In an ideal environment, Hugo Rockwool blocks generally need watering once a day in the Vegetative Growth Stage and twice a Day in the Bloom Stage.

Do clones need a dark period?

Clones need plenty of light to root and grow, but that light needs to be less intense than what you’ll use once it’s transplanted. T5 and CFL grow lights can offer your clones the vegging (blue) spectrum they need without the intensity that could take it out.

How long should clone roots be before transplant?

Plant clones when the roots are 3 inches (7.6 cm) long. Though some growers opt to plant their clones once the roots reach 1 inch (2.5 cm) long, it’s best to wait until the roots are 3 inches (7.6 cm) or longer to reduce the chances of transplant shock.

How long should Rockwool soak?

Preparation: Rockwool has a naturally high pH of 7 to 8. Prepare a solution of slightly acidic water (pH 5.5 to 6.5) by adding several drops of lemon juice using pH test strips to attain the correct acidity. Soak the rockwool cubes in this solution for about an hour.

Do you need cloning gel to clone?

The process for taking clones is the same as previously discussed although you don’t necessarily need to use cloning gel.

Can you overwater rockwool?

Don’t: Overwater Plants in Rockwool The appropriate level of runoff should not exceed 30%, which means very little water should come out the bottom of a rockwool block. If you are watering and the amount of drainage exceeds 30%, you are probably overwatering. This may lead to algae growth.

Do clones need air flow?

You need air circulation to build humidity. Most customers will cut a hole in the top of the 6 & 3 inch domes, the 7 inch dome has vents built in.

How far should lights be from clones?

between 14-36 inches
The LED grow light distance above the clones differs from the height required for seedlings. With clones, they will need intense light to begin. Depending on the power of the light and maturity of the plants, this could vary quite a bit between 14-36 inches from the top of the plant canopy.

What color light is best for clones?

The best lights for growing cannabis clones are heavy in the blue light spectra. That’s because blue light gives plants vital energy that is transferred into root growth.