What is cloning or cuttings in cannabis cultivation?
Cloning involves taking a cutting from a selected mother plant and stimulating it to develop its roots. It's a widely used technique in cannabis cultivation because it preserves valuable genetics, speeds up the growing cycle, and guarantees plants that are identical in quality and yield.
What products does this category include?
In this section, you will find everything you need to make cuttings easily and effectively:
- Rooting hormones: in gel or liquid form, stimulate the appearance of roots in just a few days.
- Seed trays and trays: ideal for placing cuttings during the process.
- Mini-greenhouses: maintain stable humidity and temperature, which are essential for successful rooting.
- Propagation media: such as jiffys, sponges, rock wool plugs or coconut discs.
What type of grower are they designed for?
These products are useful for both beginner and advanced growers. If you want to maintain genetics over time, avoid germinating seeds every time, or multiply your best plants, cloning is the ideal path. Mini-greenhouses and rooting gels make the task much easier, even if you have no prior experience.
What benefits does cloning your plants offer?
Cloning allows you to obtain plants identical to the mother, with the same genetic characteristics: same production, same resistance, same aromas. Plus, you save time and resources, since you don't need to germinate or sex plants, and you can keep your favorites indefinitely if you keep them as mother plants.
Variety of available solutions
Whether you make cuttings at home occasionally or work in a more technical environment, you'll find:
- Gels and hormones from brands such as Clonex, Growth Technology or Pro XL.
- Mini-greenhouses with adjustable ventilation to control humidity.
- Propagation trays compatible with jiffys or rock wool.
- Complete kits that combine everything you need to start cloning successfully.
Top models and recommended brands
The products most commonly used by growers include:
- Clonex Rooting Gel (Professional Formulation).
- Garland 38x24cm mini-greenhouse with top ventilation.
- Rigid trays for jiffys or coconut plugs.
- Clone tacos
All of these solutions are designed to maximize the success rate of each cutting, reducing stress and improving yield.
Frequently asked questions about clones and cuttings
How long does it take for a cutting to take root?
It depends on conditions, but the normal time is between 7 and 14 days if high humidity and constant temperature are maintained and rooting hormones are used.
Can I use regular soil to root cuttings?
This isn't the most recommended. It's better to use Jiffy mats, rock wool, or propagation sponges, as they allow for better humidity control and aeration.
