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Grow Tips
Growing cannabis clones at home in Canada is downright easy.
From optimized light height to nutritional needs and everything in between, you’re about to go from first-time-clone-grower to green thumb with this list of tips.
Tip #1: Less is More
Cannabis clones are incredibly resilient plants.
Clones can withstand drought, heat, cold, depleted nutrient content, and much more. In other words, marijuana clones are beginner friendly.
However, many new cannabis growers believe that marijuana plants need a lot of water and nutrients to produce massive buds. This logic has resulted in thousands of destroyed crops across Canada.
Follow these general rules to make sure your cannabis clones stay healthy:
- Place your finger 2.5-5cm into the soil and water if dry.
- Always feed your cannabis clones half of the recommended nutrient dosage for the first feeding. Once your cannabis clones are settled, they can receive the standard dosage rate according to the nutrient product.
- Always keep your cannabis clones sufficiently moist when growing in hydroponics
Tip #2: Let There Be Light (But Not Too Close)
Indoor cannabis growers must use artificial lighting from LEDs, HIDs, or CFLs to promote rapid growth.
Although light is crucial to produce glistening marijuana flowers, you don’t want it too close to the cannabis canopy. Remember, different wattages produce variable temperatures and light intensity. Always refer to manufacturer recommendations, but we’ll provide a simple guide below.
- A 200-watt light should be 20-50 cm from the clone canopy
- A 400-watt light should be 33-68 cm from the clone canopy
- A 600-watt light should be 45-96 cm from the clone canopy
- A 1,000-watt light should be 53-116 cm from the clone canopy
Your cannabis clones will flourish if you hang your grow lights at an optimal distance. Remember, cannabis clones can sustain serious damage if lights are too close, such as:
- Bleaching
- Stunted growth
- Reduced water and nutrient uptake
- Deformed and stunted flowers
Tip #3: KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid)
One of the unsung tips among the cannabis growing community is the KISS method.
By keeping things simple, you’ll reduce the chance of complications. In other words, you don’t need all the fancy growing equipment or high-end nutrient products with catchy marketing. Instead, the basics will always suffice when learning how to grow clones.
As your growing skills improve and the number of clones in your stable grows — you can begin increasing the complexity of your grow. However, using basic cultivation techniques is highly recommended until you have 2-3 harvests under your belt.
We’ve provided a handful of tips below to ensure your grow stays simple, cost-effective, and easy.
- If growing in soil, buy a basic and beginner-friendly pre-mix that contains enough nutrient content for the entirety of the grow
- Only embark on hydroponics once you’re comfortable using a pH and EC meter
- Contact Mr. Clones to find out which cannabis clones are extremely beginner friendly
- Unless experienced, avoid growing different strains at the same time (the different heights, nutrient requirements, and needs can severely complicate your experience)
- Always calibrate your hydroponic tools for maximum efficiency (pH and EC/PPM meter)
- Gain expertise with base nutrients (grow and bloom) before adding bloom enhancers and other specialty products
Ultimately, growing cannabis clones from Mr. Clones is incredibly easy. Remember, cannabis is called weed for a reason. Not only is cannabis tough, but it’s also capable of growing in diverse environments. Wherever you are in Canada, you’ll find our cannabis clones ready to produce top-shelf buds in no time.
