Which seedlings to pinch and when?

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Joy Kalama, WA(Zone 8b) Feb 22, 2001

Can anyone give me hints on this. Maybe a list.
Thank you, Joy

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justmeLisa Brewers, KY(Zone 6b) Feb 23, 2001

Hi Joy, Do you mean thin out or pinching?:-) Lisa

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louisa Troy, VA(Zone 7a) Feb 23, 2001

Joy, Pinching out means that some plants benefit from the tips of their stems being pinched out to induce the plant to become more bushy. Just nip out the topmost leaves on each stem or branch. Most annuals are treated this way at the early growth stage and I do it all the time with fuchsias,daisies, petunias, impatiens, vinca etc.

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Joy Kalama, WA(Zone 8b) Feb 23, 2001


How many leaves should the seedling have when I pinch it?

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louisa Troy, VA(Zone 7a) Feb 23, 2001

It's been a long time since I raised plants from seed so maybe I'm not equipped to answer your question - maybe someone else can come up with it. However, on young plants I usually pinch them out when they are about 5 inches tall. Hope someone can help you further Joy :-)

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