It is important to firm the soil around the base of the cutting due to following reasons:

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• The bottom leaves from the cutting should be removed before "sticking" the cutting for which of the following reasons.
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• Why is it important to transport cutting from the field to the propagation area in a plastic bag?
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• Which type of cutting is taken in the dormant season when tissues are fully matured and lignified.
• When taking the cutting from the stock plant, at what angle should the cut be made?
• When sticking a hard wood cutting, how many nodes should be under the rooting medium?
• Why must a hole or furrow be made in the growing media before sticking the cutting?