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Types of cuttings
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Stem cuttings
Leaf cuttings Leaf-bud cuttings Root cuttings |
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Criteria for selecting cutting material from stock plants
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Disease free
Moderately vigorous Known identity Avoid injured stock(frost, drought) Avoid insect infested plants Avoid plants stunted by excess flowering or fruiting Avoid plants that suffered from lack of water or nutrition |
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4 types of stem cuttings
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Hardwood
Semi Hardwood Softwood Herbaceous |
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When to take hardwood cuttings
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when cutting is dormant
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Polarity
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distal vs. proximal to the crown of the plant
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Mallet
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includes a short piece of the old wood
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Heel
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includes a smaller piece of the older wood
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Straight
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does not include any of the older wood, most common
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