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G<\/span>rowing quality cannabis requires a harmony of many factors. There\u2019s some amount of leeway with light, pH amounts, pests and even mold \u2013 but most of these can be easily dealt with as cultivators surf that often-challenging and unforgiving wave of cannabis\u2019 flowering cycle. However, without healthy, vibrant plants at the onset, even the best effort can be for naught and that highly-anticipated Super Silver Haze will likely look and smell more like Super Silver Hay.<\/p>\n Plants that are unhealthy do much the same as humans do when they\u2019re sick \u2013 they rest and try to get better. While its healthy sisters race towards the light, be it artificial or the real deal, a weakling plant\u2019s growth stops and stalls. As its leaves clench in frustration, nutrients stop being absorbed and the plant sits in a state of stasis that it might not ever fully recover from. If thrown into flowering, there\u2019s a small chance that the plant might snap out of its slump but that\u2019s pretty unlikely. What will result is a plant that is low in resin<\/a>, terpenes<\/a>, potency<\/a> and yield<\/a> that gives up the ghost long before finishing time.<\/p>\n Here are a few tips to help with choosing the best clones and getting the best results.<\/p>\n ROOTS<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s an ancient saying that goes, \u201cFrom the fruits you shall know the roots.\u201d With cannabis, however, the opposite makes a better maxim. Look for vibrant white roots that are actively shooting from the medium, reaching for more water and nutrients so as to grow strong and healthy. Avoid roots that look brown and inactive. It\u2019s a good indication of what the plant wants to do at that moment in its life. White roots want to thrive; brown roots want to slumber.<\/p>\n LEAF TIPS<\/strong><\/p>\n Growth is what it\u2019s all about, so the next inspection should be plant tips. Do they have the bright green of fresh growth? Do they look active? If not, the plant may be locked up and is going to take some time to recover. Unless you\u2019re prepared to wait until that plant is good and ready \u2013 which will definitely be long after you are \u2013 move on to a fresher specimen.<\/p>\n COLORATION<\/strong><\/p>\n The above two points are easily the most essential aspects to look for when shopping for great clones. However, there are more signs an astute cultivator can tune into to see if the young plant is ready to get it on. For instance, a slight yellowing of the leaves (of an otherwise happy plant) is a sign that the plant wants more nitrogen and is ready to grow more. Develop an eye for what makes a healthy clone and the skill will serve you well in the long run.<\/p>\n SICKLINESS<\/strong><\/p>\n Avoid any plant with either current or past signs of insects, be it spider mite webs<\/a>, pocked leaves or powdery mildew, which presents itself like fuzzy white areas. This probably seems obvious but it\u2019s worth stating again to underscore the fact that unhealthy young plants are a flashing sign that something is wrong.<\/p>\n CONFINEMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n When importing a starter plant into your garden, have a quarantine space ready that is well lit and with good air circulation, so your new ward can live in a safe little bubble while you treat it with preventative measures.<\/p>\n CULLING<\/strong><\/p>\n When taking your own clones from your own garden, use only the best and throw away the rest. Some of the most experienced cloners throw away the weakest 25 percent or more of any tray, with the thought that a weak child makes a weak adult. If you want the best possible chance at big robust flowers, you want to start with the best from the very start.<\/p>\n Originally published in Issue 17 <\/a>of Cannabis Now. <\/em>LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n TELL US, <\/strong>how do you choose your clones?<\/p>\n The post Start Strong: Tips for Choosing the Right Clones<\/a> appeared first on Cannabis Now<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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