Episode 148: 15,000 Clones a Year — Cannabis Propagation with Connor Ockfen

Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast

Tad Hussey.

Cannabis, Gardening, Natural Sciences, Cultivation, Leisure, Science, Home & Garden, Marijuana, Weed, Growing, Organics, Grow

4.7 • 716 Ratings

🗓️ 22 May 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we sit down with Connor Ockfen, a seasoned cultivator and propagation lead at Collective Elevation in Montana. Connor manages a large-scale cloning and vegetative program that produces over 15,000 clones a year. He shares actionable insights into mother plant care, clone uniformity, rooting protocols, environmental management, and how to maintain genetic integrity across a commercial cultivar library — all while staying in compliance with Montana’s state tracking systems. This is a must-listen for anyone involved in propagation, veg, or commercial-scale plant production.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Cannabis Cautilance Podcast. I'm your host, Tad Hussey of Kiss Organics.
0:23.4	This is the podcast where we discuss the cutting edge of growing from a science-based perspective
0:27.7	and drawn top experts from around the industry to share their wisdom and knowledge.
0:32.5	Before we dive into today's episode, I'm thrilled to share some exciting news.
0:36.6	We're hosting the Cannabis
0:38.0	Cultivation and Science Conference in partnership with Collective Elevation, happening September 5th
0:43.1	through 7th, 2025 in beautiful Bozeman, Montana. This three-day event kicks off with a hands-on
0:48.8	workshop from two incredible educators, the Bug Lady Suzanne Wainwright, and Dr. Greenhouse. We'll follow that up
0:55.7	with an exclusive facility tour at Collective Elevation and then dive into a full lineup of talks
1:00.7	from some of the most popular past podcast guests, including Jeremy Plum, Dr. Michael
1:05.8	Brownbridge, Les Evans from Dram, and more. And to top it all off, on the final day, the Montana Living Soil Alliance is hosting a private tasting event included with your conference ticket.
1:16.2	This will be a guided sensory experience featuring cannabis donated by alliance members,
1:20.9	a chance to truly taste and explore what premium Montana living soil cultivation is all about.
1:26.2	Early bird tickets are on sale now for $200, but space is limited to just 200 attendees.
1:31.7	You can grab your ticket at kissorganics.com.
1:34.8	Bozeman is absolutely stunning in September and a popular destination.
1:38.3	So if you're planning to join us, we recommend booking your travel and accommodations early.
1:42.3	We can't wait to connect with you all there.
1:44.3	Now let's get into the episode.
1:46.5	Today, we're joined by Connor Ockfin, a seasoned cultivator with nearly a decade of experience
1:51.0	in the cannabis industry.
1:52.9	Connor's background spans both hydroponic and living soil cultivation systems, and he spent
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