Clones

Clones are genetically identical plants propagated from vegetative cuttings of a mother plant, rather than grown from seed. This classification encompasses all asexually reproduced cannabis material, preserving the exact genetic profile of the source plant across multiple generations. Cloning has become a cornerstone of cannabis cultivation, allowing growers to maintain stable phenotypes and reliable growing characteristics. Unlike seed-grown plants, which display genetic variation, clones guarantee consistency in plant structure, flowering time, and terpene profiles. Clones are commonly preserved through rooted cuttings, tissue culture, or maintained mother plants in breeding and cultivation environments.

Breeders and cultivators use cloning to stabilize and preserve desirable phenotypes during line development, ensuring test populations remain genetically uniform. Clone libraries serve as genetic reference materials for studying trait expression, environmental response, and selective breeding programs.