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Propagation by semi-ripe cuttings

TEM cuttings can be divided into three main groups: softwood, semi-ripe and hardwood (there are also divisions within these main groups, such as vine eyes and mallet cuttings). These terms refer to the various stages of the plant’s growth at the time the cuttings are taken. Softwood indicates young, soft, sappy shoots (often shoot tips); hardwood indicates woody stems of 9-12 months old; while semi-ripe

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