Feminized Pollen Collection - PL1 & PL4

03/25/25: This grow begins with clones taken from PL1 and PL4, the standout phenotypes from my previous Purple Lemonade run. Rather than starting from seed, I’m preserving specific traits I’ve already observed—structure, vigor, and aroma—by replicating these plants through cloning. The aim isn’t just to flower them again but to push toward genetic preservation and controlled breeding by producing feminized pollen through chemical reversal. To start, I took six cuttings from each plant and placed them into a Clone King aeroponic cloner. Each cutting was dipped in CloneX rooting gel for 15–20 seconds before being placed in the system, a step that helps accelerate early root development by delivering hormones directly to the cut site. The Clone King reservoir was filled with reverse osmosis (RO) water, free of any added nutrients or pH adjustments. This clean, neutral starting point minimizes variables during the delicate rooting stage and avoids introducing compounds that could inhibit early root growth. I’m expecting visible roots within 7 to 10 days. Once development is strong enough to support transplanting, I’ll select the most vigorous clone from each group and move them into 1-gallon AirPots filled with Roots Organics soil. This soil offers a balanced, aerated medium that supports aggressive vegetative growth without requiring much additional amendment at this stage. The two selected clones will be grown to harvest in a 2x2 AC Infinity tent under the S22 LED light. For now, the light is set to 10% power, providing around 100–120 PAR at canopy level—low enough to prevent stress, but enough to keep the plants actively photosynthesizing as they establish roots. This controlled environment will allow for precise monitoring as I guide them through the early stages and ultimately into flower. The next update will come after root systems have formed and the final two plants have been selected to move forward.