Cloning the Clone

[SparkyJP]

Does it matter if you take clones from a clone or do you need to maintain the original mother in the veg stage? Cloning the clone would save room, but I am concerned that it might cause a breakdown in genetics over time.

 

[CocoJoe]

I don't keep mother plants. Clones from clones, that is all I do.

 

[SparkyJP]

Thanx for the quick reply. If it works for you, then I have a shot at making it work too. I'll just make sure that the cuttings are well rooted before before sending the moms to the flowering room.

 

[CocoJoe]

Thanx for the quick reply. If it works for you, then I have a shot at making it work too. I'll just make sure that the cuttings are well rooted before before sending the moms to the flowering room.

More than a shot friend.

 

[Droopy Dog]

Does it matter if you take clones from a clone or do you need to maintain the original mother in the veg stage? Cloning the clone would save room, but I am concerned that it might cause a breakdown in genetics over time.

I feel it could cause a breakdown over time, but that is just an opinion and I usually work a favorite strain for years, not a few grows.

Have heard strong arguments for both directions, so ..........

I do take a clone of a clone when the mother finally gets too unwieldy and has to be flowered out, and I need a new mother. But, that's like once a year or more, not every grow. I also keep 2 or more mothers 'just in case'.

I would say, do whatever you are comfortable with and have the room for.

DD