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Planting methods

Information is given below on the following types of planting: Notch planting of bare-root plants Planting cell-grown plants Pit planting of bare-root plants Planting container-grown plants Direct planting of cuttings and sets Note the following general rules: The roots of bare-root plants must be kept moist and covered at all times. Exposing the roots for...

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