Tea plants are usually prop gated from cuttings. Although the time of year at which cuttings are taken varies somewhat depending on the region and cultivar variety, June is the normal time in the case of summer cuttings and September to October is the standard time for autumn cuttings. Usually, two-year-old seedlings are transplanted to their final location in the tea plantation. Paper pots (internal diameter: 5-6cm; depth: 15cm) are also used. In the case of potted seedlings, they are usually transplanted to the plantation after six months.