Taking Sweetpea Cuttings 

1. Select Healthy Plants: Choose a healthy sweetpea plant with strong, non-flowering stems for taking cuttings. It's best to do this in the spring when the plants are actively growing.

2. Prepare Cuttings: Using clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears, take cuttings that are 3-6 inches long. Cut just below a leaf node (where leaves meet the stem) at a 45-degree angle.

3. Remove Lower Leaves: Strip off the lower leaves from the cutting, leaving only a few leaves at the top.

4. Rooting Hormone (Optional): Dip the cut end of the cutting into rooting hormone powder or gel to encourage root growth, although this step is optional.

5. Planting Cuttings: Plant the cuttings in small pots filled with well-draining potting mix or a mixture of perlite and vermiculite. Make a hole in the soil with a pencil or stick and insert the cutting, gently firming the soil around it.

6. Watering: Water the cuttings thoroughly after planting to settle the soil around them. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

7. Provide Humidity: Place the pots in a warm, bright location with indirect sunlight. Cover the pots with a clear plastic bag or place them in a propagator to create a humid environment, which helps the cuttings root.

8. Root Development: Check the cuttings regularly for signs of new growth and root development. This process can take several weeks, so be patient.

9. Transplanting: Once the cuttings have developed roots and are actively growing, they can be transplanted into larger pots or directly into the garden.

10. Care: Continue to care for the young plants by providing adequate water and sunlight. Gradually acclimatise them to outdoor conditions if they were started indoors.

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