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Step 3: Putting the Plant into the Press

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Open up your press so that it is in two halves, with the unfolded newspaper on the bottom half. Place your fresh cutting onto the newspaper, and then fold the newspaper so that it covers the plant. Make sure to put the plant in the center area of the newspaper.

 

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