i dont know much about autos (well nothing actually). but I dont think they have a "veg" state. I would think that once the plant is big enough to take a clone, its already well into flowering. You could probably take a cut from it, but there would be no veg period for the new cutting either, it will just keep on from where it left off, (thats if it survives and roots).....just my 2 cents really though, hopefully someone else will chime in...