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Vegetative Growth

Last Updated: November 29, 2007

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General term for non-reproductive plant growth comprised primarily of mainstem nodes, internodes and leaves. Excessive vegetative growth is generally undesirable and will often lead to tall rank plants typified by lack of fruit.

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