DENDROLOGY

TREE PROPAGATION AND PLANTING

PLANTING TECHNIQUES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
It’s important to keep the cut end of a cutting ____ until rooted.
A
Moist
B
Dry
C
In a sunny location
D
75 degrees
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most common cooler temperature is 50F (10C) and the relative humidity should be over 80% to reduce water loss from the cuttings.

Detailed explanation-2: -using enough shading, though not too much (A 33); keeping the propagator shut as much as possible; spraying the cuttings with fine droplets of water weekly, and whenever the propagator is opened (if necessary each night and morning).

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