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Scented Stock

18 years ago

Hello! I have ALOT of scented stock seedlings I started. Transplanted into the beds where I wanted them, a couple withered up, but most survived the shock.

The problem: They are setting buds but they are only 3" tall!

Does anyone here know if I can pinch off the buds, and maybe that will encourage more upward growth? Or will this just encourage them to get bushy, or will they die? I really wanted nice tall 18-20" plants like I had last year.

How can I get that?

Thanks!

Daniella

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triple_b
18 years ago
How many sets of leaves to they have? I think as long as they have at least 2-3 sets of adult leaves you should be OK.
daniellalell
Original Author
18 years ago
Triple B, Yes, all seedlings have at least 3 sets of true leaves. Do you mean I would be OK to pinch the buds?
I did pinch the buds on a few, and they seem to be doing well, and growing upwards. We'll see what happens!
Thanks,
Daniella
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triple_b
18 years ago
Pinch away. They're good to go. They will branch out.
daniellalell
Original Author
18 years ago
Thank you very much Triple B!! I will get out & pinch the rest today! Just taking a break from squishing slugs right now..rainy weather brings them all out! Easy targets.
Thanks again!
Daniella

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