Maximum Yield Cannabis USA October/November 2018 | Page 34

CLONING CANNABIS:
PURCHA$ING
versus CREATING
While creating your own clones is the ideal method,
purchasing them is also an option. Whichever
method you choose, there are important steps to
take to protect your best strains. | by Angelo Harris
W
hen cultivating cannabis, preserving the genetics of a high-yield,
high-quality strain not only makes sense but can save you time and
even money. Cloned plants tend to grow a bit faster, flower earlier, and can
produce a solid harvest earlier than cannabis plants grown from seeds.
Now, there are two methods for sourcing clones. You can either
purchase clones from a licensed facility or take cuttings from your
own best-performing plants.
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