wow I didn't realize that there are so many replies...next time I must see
if there really is some one that need help before replying instead of being
the 153rd person to get to the church that was on fire.. I guess I am not
much help at this time
"Julie Rothwell" wrote in message
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CLONING 101
the term is clone it means to take a cutting of a grow shoot with a couple
leaves and about 3-5 nodes(nodes are where new leaves or branches grow
from
main shoot.. you can clone very easily if you have a cloning gel such as
Wilson's or woods.. it can be powder to but the gel works the best as it
stays on and cant be over applied.. you must cut(razor blade sterile and
cut
on a diagonal) the clone to be about 5-7 inch and then immediately place
in
water or in cloning gel(stay dipped in gel for a few seconds) then plant
in
a tray in what ever medium you use , premium pro-mix BX is the best, YOU
can
used perlite vermiculite or jiffy pellets too.. just make sure medium is
on
the wet side and there is a dome over the cutting(clones) until they show
roots . mist daily and make sure you keep the lid on under 24hour
fluorescent lights. not much intensity is need for light (2x48" hanging
florescent bulbs and tray, Canadian tire, wired complete for $13.99) but
24 hours works great the best 18 is the min though to stay in vegetative
state. make sure the humidity is as high as possible 100% is ideal.. takes
them 10-15 days before there is lots of roots.. you can use a seaweed
spray
or a b1 type nutrients but if you used nutrients make sure its at least
80%
weaker than normal and use a higher phosphorus formula and lower nitrogen
as
this boosts root development... after you see your roots you can start to
slowly remove the domes for a test period of 10-20mins..then an hour
...then
over half a day .. after they hold up and don't go limp they are ready to
plan.. this last process is called the Hardening off stage.. making it
stand
up to regular climate.. you must used a no wilt or anti-damping of
solution
in you initial soaking of the medium and in the spray bottle you will use
for the misting.. good luck
mon chichi
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Dodier"
Newsgroups: rec.gardens,sci.agriculture
Sent: Monday, May 10, 2004 12:43 PM
Subject: Use of the term "clon" in horticulture
Hello,
I recall from a horticulture book that I would have
read around 1978 (how time flies!) that they used the
term "clon" to mean a tree or other plant that's propagated
by asexual reproduction. I think their examples were fruit
trees and the like. The book, if I recall correctly, was a
little out of date even then -- it might have been published
around 1960.
I've searched the web for "clon" but I can't find the term
at all (except in Spanish). I'm pretty sure I'm not imagining it.
Does anyone else remember "clon"? Print references would be
very helpful.
Thanks for your help,
Robert Dodier
"Robert Dodier" wrote in message
om...
Hello,
I recall from a horticulture book that I would have
read around 1978 (how time flies!) that they used the
term "clon" to mean a tree or other plant that's propagated
by asexual reproduction. I think their examples were fruit
trees and the like. The book, if I recall correctly, was a
little out of date even then -- it might have been published
around 1960.
I've searched the web for "clon" but I can't find the term
at all (except in Spanish). I'm pretty sure I'm not imagining it.
Does anyone else remember "clon"? Print references would be
very helpful.
Thanks for your help,
Robert Dodier
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