deâ¢ducâ²tiveâ¢ly, adv. Deductive and inductive refer to two distinct logical processes. Deductive reasoning is a logical process in which a conclusion drawn from a set of premises contains no more information than the premises taken collectively. All dogs are animals; this is a dog; therefore, this is an animal: The truth of the conclusion is dependent only on the method.
Making the top cut on a grape cutting. Notice how far away from the node we make the cut. See how differently we treat the cut on the top of the cutting as opposed to the bottom of the cutting. This also helps you to tell the top of the cuttings from the bottom as you handle them.
Make cuttings when the new growth is 6 to 8 inches long. Each cutting should have two or three nodes, or locations where leaf stems attach. Remove leaves from the lower half of the cutting. As you make the cuttings, wrap them in damp paper towels and put them in a plastic bag to keep them from drying out.