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Originally Posted by Al B. Fuct
From your description, you're probably right. Whatever the medium, it must be damp and slightly warm, but never saturated or wet.
A sterile medium like rockwool, sterile plant contact surfaces (esp your hands & tools!) and sterile watering solutions put you miles ahead.
Thanks for the compliment. 
Cloning isn't hard. Getting the conditions right is the tricky part. If you build a clonebox which presents consistent conditions, you'll get consistent results.
The little battery operated thermostat I added to the clonebox a while ago has made worlds of difference. Wasn't really needed in the last place the box lived but it's a bit cooler in its new location, which made for inconsistent rooting speed. The tstat keeps it bang on ideal temp at all times; you can set your watch by the rooting speed these days. Day 6, I'll see the first taproots poking out, every time. |
Thank you for the great instructions. My cloning area, which is the top of my veg chamber, should be ideal. I have hard wired in a mogul socket for a 125 watt cfl. I have an adjustable shelf that can travel 1 meter up and down. The bottom part I have my mother area with oscilating fan and right now one hanging 2 bulb flouro. I should be in good shape until I try and veg clones to a larger size. Then I will be competing for space with the clones. I guess I'll cross that bridge when I get there. I think I know what thermostat you are talking about. Makes sense to me I wondered just how hot my heat mat would get without a thermo. I also subsidise the upper lighting with another 2 bulb flouro. I have a high dome top for my nursery tray but like you say I may not need it if I can keep conditions ideal. Have a great weekend ! And thanks again