It is January, and clones are hard to come by. From what I hear all the babies are going up north to begin vegetative growth for this summer’s outdoor crop. Since we have a brand new tent to fill, and a whole closet full of bushy mothers, we are going to fill it ourselves. Cloning is traditionally done in a closed humid environment. All feeding was done foliarly, every couple of hours, to maintain an environment humid enough for the tiny rootless plant to drink through the air.

However that is rather time consuming.

In a hydroponic garden with lights, and pumps, and timers, is only a couple steps away from going aeroponic. Aeroponics is the practice of rooting in air, and feeding by a regular nutrient mist. The idea is to build a closed system in which the stems are misted, but the leaves stay dry, encouraging the plant to begin rooting faster.

I followed instructions I found here.

There are a few notes I would like to make, when cutting out the notch for the cord, it is easier to cut it in the tub than the lid. However this is a site that leaks, as are the handles that seal the tub, so I advise sealing them with silicone.

In addition, instead of using drip misters, EZ Cloner 360 sprayers are available from your local hydro store, or on the internets.

Also, running inside, you will need a sun. I suggest a High Output T5 Panel, I use a SunBlaze 44.

As for rooting solution, as soon as the cutting is taken, Dip it into a rooting gel.
Be sure to get the cutting through the bottom of the net pot, so it has sufficient access to water and airJuicy Roots by Advanced Nutrients is an excellent source of 3Indole-Acetic Acid (IAA) and B1 to help with cutting shock.
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Indole Acetic Acid (IAA), Indole Butyric Acid (IBA) and Napthalene Acetic Acid (NAA) are the most effective, and widely used agricultural rooting hormones available. When used in combination, they can greatly increase root production. The cloning gel only has IAA, the other two can be found in K-L-N. Follow the directions for mist propagation.

I’ll post pictures of my roots as soon as they are ready.

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I just thought I would take a minute to acknowledge everybody’s favorite part of the cannabis plant, the medicinal parts, and the part that gets you high.

There are several cannabanoids found in the cannabis plant. Most of them are created on the surface, within the plants resin, in glandular structures called trichomes.

Since there are almost a dozen identified cannabinoids, lets start with the top three most common found in bud, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), Cannabidiol (CBD), and Cannabinol (CBN).

THC – This is the first cannabinoid you feel. It is the psychoactive agent within cannabis, and begins to take effect within seconds of inhalation. THC creates a sense of euphoria associated with marijuana.

CBD – This is the second most prevalent cannabinoid. It counteracts the psychoactive properties of THC. CBD is found in higher concentration in indica strains, and creates a more mellow sedate high. CBD is a strong anti-inflamatory, and has antibiotic, and analgesic properties.

CBN – As THC breaks down due to oxidation, light, etc., it becomes CBN. CBN is similiar in effect to THC, except about 1/10th as potent. Fresh picked bud will have very CBN content, as the bud ages, CBN content will rise, and THC content will fall proportionately.

Those are the three cannabanoids that are important to describing the effects of marijuana. Here are a couple more that are less prominant, and less well known:

THCV – Found in strains from South Africa and South East Asia, THCV is very similar to THC, however slightly more potent, and more psychoactive.

Cannabigerol (CBG) – A non psychoactive cannabanoid, CBG has been associated with triggering the adrenal system, which triggers the ‘fight or flight’ response. This releases dopamine and adrenaline in the brain, which cause the user’s heart rate to increase, and pupils to dilate.