Topping/Cloning Question

If you have rooting gel then use it, if not then it'll just take a little longer to root.

If it is your first time cloning and you are relying on the clone. I would go for trying the cloning gel. I have done both I got cuts to root in a week with Clonex, and almost 3 weeks without. I'm sure some people can get cuts to root fast than that without it. I also had better luck with the rapid rooters than the rockwool. you need to presoak the rockwool with the right ph because the material is basic in ph

Might shave some time off, but definitely not a requirement for consistent success rooting a cutting a humidity dome probably has greater beneficial effect pound-for-pound.

Hey mate, short and simple, it always helps but is never needed, regardless the growingmedium

Rooting hormone is not a necessity but does help