Pubdate: Thu, 09 May 2013
Source: Sacramento News & Review (CA)
Copyright: 2013 Chico Community Publishing, Inc.
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Author: Ngaio Bealum

TO CLONE OR NOT TO CLONE?

I just moved back to California from Buffalo, N.Y., at the end of
summer last year, and the day after I got here, I found SN&R. If
nothing else, I read your article every week. Keep it up! Your
excellence in writing proves "potheads" are not mentally deficient!

To the point: I'd like to grow in my backyard this summer. I'm going
small due to lack of space with all my other vegetables and flowers,
so I'm thinking two or three plants.

I've read that clones grow nowhere near the size of a seed plant, due
to their inability to produce a taproot. Is there any truth to that?

Also, I'm looking for where I can get a couple high-quality clones for
cheap, if not donated. In exchange, I am willing to share some of the
crop. Do you know of any co-ops or anything like that?

- -Mike

I would say go with clones, mostly because you plan on growing a few
small plants. If you start with seeds, you will have to wait for them
to start flowering before you know if you have male or female plants.

Planting seeds and ending up with nothing but boy plants is a
drag.

For shorter, bushier plants, try an indica. Sativas usually grow tall
and lanky. Pot plants are a lot like goldfish in that they will grow
to fit the size of their environment. They are unlike goldfish in that
you can cut them down to size if they get too big.

Also, be sure to look into the laws concerning outdoor growing in
your area. Many cities and counties have made growing cannabis
outdoors illegal unless certain requirements are met. We got this
message last month in an email from the city of Sacramento:

It is a challenge to find quality clones. Most clubs in Sacramento
don't carry them, but Harborside Health Center in Oakland carries an
extensive selection of healthy plants. A good clone will run you
between $12 and $25, depending on the strain and the size of the
plant. You could probably ask some of your cannabis-using friends if
they know anyone that has a few clones lying around. Have fun in your
garden, and send pics in October!
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