How Big For Clone Box

[Muttt]

All,

I am in the process of building a 2' x 4' x 6' tall Screen of Green grow box using a 600w HPS. I plan to keep 2 or 3 in the flowering box at a time. While these are flowering, I would like to keep some clones growing to take thier place. So, I want to build a small clone box. The thing is, I have no idea how big to make it. I want to be able to clone 6-8 at a time. That way, I will be able to select which ones are growing best to put into the flowering box and account for losses while cloning.

So, how big should a make a my box for 6-8 clones. I plan to vent with a PC fan and use CFL's. So, the heat shouldn't be too bad either. I was thinking 2' tall x 2' x 3' long.


I was also wondering how long a clone takes to grow to about 18-24 inches? I know it depends on strain and all. But, what is a good average wild ass guess.

 

[Muttt]

nobody has an opinion on how big a clone box should be?????

 

[LivenBurn]

2'x2'x2'... perfect for a couple 2' tubes... my clones r about 18" 2mos after the cut... i think, but i fim em about a week after rooting, so maybe shorter time than that if u just root n grow...

 

[Muttt]

So,

If I start a clone around the same time I start my others flowering, they should be just about ready for the flowering box right around harvest time ....... right?

 

[Muttt]

Went out today and got a sheet of plywood. I ended up making my box 2' tall x 18" deep x 2 1/2' long. This way, I can use the 2' long T5's (2). I drilled about 40 seperate 3/8" holes in the bottom for vents and plan to put a 6" computer fan in the top. Hope that's enough ventilation.

 

[LivenBurn]

yep timing sounds about right... @ least with what i witness on my end w/ mine. the box'll do, just remember misting will b ur friend while they r enclosed-- u gotta keep up the humidity don't wanna vent too, too much or u'll dry everything out

 

[Muttt]

So maybe just put some vent holes on the sides (near the top) and not run a fan??

 

[LivenBurn]

holes yes, fan-- not directly on the clones, maybe intermittently & not all the time & let em' outta the box once in awhile-- misting is your friend... can never b too much, in my opinion.. oh & clip about 1/3 of every blade tip off from the leaves-- it'll make the clone transpire a lil slower or sumfin like that...

 

[Muttt]

thanks.

 

[Sky Rocket]

You should have made a stink bud style cloner.

 

[LivenBurn]

Hey mutt hows the growbox? All the pieces fit?

 

[oldman60]

Home made 6 hole cloner.

 

[LivenBurn]

Home made 6 hole cloner.

y u got them hamburger patties on the box 4?! n 4 a bit of solar cooking-- haha i keed ,i keed...
I run a clear/transparent plastic box thingie too-- i drilled a couple of 1/2" holes n the cover (to vent), a couple of holes on the side- an inch from the bottom(to weep). filled box w/hydroton to top of drilled (weep) holes in the side of the box, dump 2cups of water n2 the box-- add 20+ prepped clones, mist 2-3x a day-- transplant on day8, roots showing r not-- n2 prepared soil #1 pots...

 

[Muttt]

Yeah,

It turned out fine. Using two double 2' T5's provides plenty of light. Used an old vent fan. Drilled holes in the top of the box in a circle the size of the fan. I have the fan on a dimmer. It's barely running. The box keeps the temp right at 80 degrees (I could cool it more if I wanted to turn up the fan) and the humidity is between 60 and 70. It's such a simple little box. Painted the inside flat white.

I'll try to throw up a pic when I get around to taking one.

 

[LivenBurn]

Hey Muttt, good to hear! Happy growing! Here is what my d.i.y. humidity box looks like...

...I'll post the dimensions-- as soon as I find my tape rule. Aloha!

 

[oldman60]

LOL they do look a little like hamburger patties. I cut those from the plastic packing sheet that my LED was packed with.
The holes they are covering are about 1 inch. They do a good job holding the cuttings in place.

 

[LivenBurn]

LOL they do look a little like hamburger patties. I cut those from the plastic packing sheet that my LED was packed with.
The holes they are covering are about 1 inch. They do a good job holding the cuttings in place.

yeah! good job on the DIY & recycling the packing... I found 4 some reason since starting my grow... that everything I C around me-- has more than 1 use

 

[Muttt]

Well,

My little T5 clone box seems to be working. I've got 4 LA Kush clones in dirt cooking in there now. They've been there for 3 days and the leaves are still standing up and are nice and green. So I guess they aren't dead yet ........ LOL.

 

[Muttt]

6 days and my clones are still alive. They are in little clear plastic cups. I'll transplant them into the grow box once I can see the roots through the side of the cup.