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Woody, unproductive base
Plant disease guide · TerraceFarming
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What causes Woody, unproductive base?
Cutting only the very tips over time causes the lower stems to become hard, thick wood that produces no leaves.
How to treat Woody, unproductive base
You cannot force leaves to grow from old wood. Propagate new plants from the healthy green tips.
How to prevent Woody, unproductive base
Harvest actively by cutting stems back by a few inches, making cuts just above a set of leaves in the green, flexible zone.
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