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2ndChance Fruitland, ID(Zone 9b) Mar 30, 2008

I have several lemons & limes growing from seed. They are now forming true leaves, but the stalks remain thin. Should I/can I pinch them back to encourage thicker growth?

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bettydee La Grange, TX(Zone 8b) Apr 01, 2008

Pinching won't make the stems thicken. If they are just getting their first true leaves, pinching may kill them since you would be removing their only way of producing food. If the seedlings are indoors, gradually acclimate them to sunlight and put them outside where they willget more sunlight.

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lakesidecallas Dandridge, TN(Zone 6a) Apr 02, 2008

You can also use a small fan on them a few hours a day. the movement of the seedlings will cause their stems to thicken a bit.

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2ndChance Fruitland, ID(Zone 9b) Jun 09, 2008

FYI: pinching them back increased the root balls and toughened the trunks.

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