jda21

Hey there folks,

I'm wondering about how long I have to take clones from some outdoor plants I have so that I can have an indoor scene this winter. Situation is that I am looking for a suitable rental to do this. In the meantime I have some potential momma plants outside. They are just now beginning to flower and I am hoping that its not too late to take clones from them. I know that it is not good to take cuttings from flowering plants but it is so early in flowering that I wonder if it might still work. Is taking cuttings on sept 1 okay?

Any advice is much appreciated. Photo period is consistent with mid-Oregon.

GreenDragon2k

I would say yes, they'l root just fine... I've taken clones during late flowering before, you just have to allow an extra amount of time for rooting them. That amount can vary between only a few extra days to a couple weeks depending on the strain, where the cut was taken from, and how far into flowering you were.

That having been said the sooner you take them the better... I prefer to avoid re-vegging plants so I'd take them as soon as possible.

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jda21

Thanks GD. Well, they are real early in flowering (just showing 2 stigmas at the nodes) but it could be 4 weeks before I am able to get inside. Strains are purple kush and papaya. I worry about losing genetic rigor by cloning from a momma that has started to flower. Or of confused momma plants if I get them under a veg light regime after they have been outside through August. Might not have much choice though.

KRAIN

You will not lose any "genetic rigor".

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