Cannafan's Adventures With Pollinating Master Kush X White Widow

You have some clones, I recall, just sitting in willow water. Begonias? Running the bubbler is what caused the bacteria to grow probably. I expect the standing willow water is not going to multiply the 'lil buggers.
 
PeeJay said:
You have some clones, I recall, just sitting in willow water. Begonias? Running the bubbler is what caused the bacteria to grow probably. I expect the standing willow water is not going to multiply the 'lil buggers.
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Yepper, I have some begonias and one clone from a male plant I'm testing in a cup of willow water. That water is fine.
 
Cannafan said:
Well, this willow water and bubble cloner went haywire.
I went to check on the clones and when I pulled one out, there was a black sludge covering the stem. I opened up the bubble cloner and here's what I got:

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I mixed Ph'd water with the willow water to get enough to fill the cloner. I haven't a clue what this black sludge is. Anybody have an idea?

I cleaned out the cloner and put fresh PH'd water in it. No willow water. Then I cleaned off the stems and recut the ends hoping for the best.
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yeck :blalol:
 
Well, my prediction here is that I'm going to have to thoroughly disinfect/bleach the air stones, hoses and bucket, or that bacteria is just going to continue. I'll give it a couple of days...but seems once you've got bacteria growing you need to get every tiny evidence of it gone.
Never a dull moment....

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So Princess DIY, you think the willow water was a big factor? I'd hate to have brought home some trouble makers.
 
so is the one in the cup rooting yet?
 
B A R said:
So Princess DIY, you think the willow water was a big factor? I'd hate to have brought home some trouble makers.
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I don't think it was the willow water exactly. There may have been something in the water I used with it. It was rainwater.
I'll be watching yours to see what it does, you don't use a bubble cloner right?

Braindamag3 said:
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b.real said:
ohh that's nasty. what color was it when you brewed it? a urine in water kinda color?
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It was kind of a very light coffee color. I'm going to try some more over the weekend, I have to get back to my folks house to get the branches.

Cronichemphog said:
so is the one in the cup rooting yet?
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Hi Chronic, nothing yet on the ones in the plain willow water.
 
Two of my plants have started a claw going, more toward the tops. I'm going to move the lights up a bit, it didn't feel too hot on my hand...but just in case the heat is causing it.
These are freshly transplanted, can transplanting cause a clawing on the leaves at first?
 
Cannafan said:
Two of my plants have started a claw going, more toward the tops. I'm going to move the lights up a bit, it didn't feel too hot on my hand...but just in case the heat is causing it.
These are freshly transplanted, can transplanting cause a clawing on the leaves at first?
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Yes :) that is minor shock , if it does not perk up in a couple hours after it might stall to make up for slightly damaged roots.

I read that we soak cuttings in willow water for 12 hours then we plant them like we normally plant clones? How long did you soak them for? Also I read that we can also use the water to feed the cuttings that are planted as a boost. I never tried this before so it is very intriguing to me , you are the pioneer to me lol
 
Smoker,
they were watered lightly on the day of transplant, Sunday. And then watered again today.
I might back the nutrient mix off a little on the next water too.
 
WildRosebud said:
Yes :) that is minor shock , if it does not perk up in a couple hours after it might stall to make up for slightly damaged roots.

I read that we soak cuttings in willow water for 12 hours then we plant them like we normally plant clones? How long did you soak them for? Also I read that we can also use the water to feed the cuttings that are planted as a boost. I never tried this before so it is very intriguing to me , you are the pioneer to me lol
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Hi Wildrosebud,
I was going to just leave them in the willow water until roots started. The problem with the bubble cloner was the bacteria somehow go in there.
I hadn't really thought of soaking and then putting into soil. I may try that too. I have plenty of clones I can try this out on. I'll keep ya posted.

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Cannafan said:
Hi Wildrosebud,
I was going to just leave them in the willow water until roots started. The problem with the bubble cloner was the bacteria somehow go in there.
I hadn't really thought of soaking and then putting into soil. I may try that too. I have plenty of clones I can try this out on. I'll keep ya posted.

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ohhhh I am excited! This Willow water thing has my head spinning with DIY ideas.... So do your posts/threads hahaha

I wonder if Peejay is right? I mean I notice clones like stagnant water in the res when I plant them in starter cubes but when I use to do lighter water I had a tough time getting roots :( That was using rooting gel though. Peejay you got another tid bit to share with us? :D
 
Cannafan said:
I don't think it was the willow water exactly. There may have been something in the water I used with it. It was rainwater.
I'll be watching yours to see what it does, you don't use a bubble cloner right?
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Nope. I plan on using my Willow Water on one of the next seedlings that sprout. If it has positive results I'll use it on all of them.
 
Greensmurf420 said:
Thank you cannafan for this thread. I'm in the middle of my own pollinating project and found this very informative! Great work!
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Welcome aboard Greensmurf420! I'm happy that this has been helpful to you!
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