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Step 2. Prepare your land properly<br />

The method of land preparation depends on soil type and depth of the water table.<br />

Practice minimum tillage in sandy soil <strong>to</strong><br />

conserve soil, <strong>org</strong>anic matter, moisture, and<br />

reduce soil erosion.<br />

Prepare land <strong>to</strong> improve soil contact with stem cuttings.<br />

In shallow or hard soils, increase <strong>to</strong>psoil volume per plant<br />

for better establishment.<br />

Make ridges or mounds <strong>to</strong> reduce waterlogging in<br />

poorly drained soils.<br />

Poor land preparation results in poor plant establishment and increased weed competition. 4

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