Episode 148: 15,000 Clones a Year — Cannabis Propagation with Connor Ockfen
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.
Cannabis Cultivation and Science Podcast · Tad Hussey, KiS Organics, Connor Ockfen, Collective Elevation
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Show Notes
📝 Episode Highlights:
Connor’s journey from greenhouse grower to propagation leader
Scaling propagation: key infrastructure and protocols
Hormonal treatments and substrate selection for optimal rooting
Managing cultivar libraries and mother plant health
IPM and environmental control strategies tailored for veg
Writing and refining SOPs for compliance and consistency
Track-and-trace integration in a regulated cannabis market
The role of living soil vs. hydroponics in Connor’s career
🧪 Mentioned in This Episode:
Collective Elevation: www.collectiveelevation.com
KIS Organics Products & Podcast: www.kisorganics.com
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