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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BC

13 years ago

I am getting mixed opinions on thinning out my sunflowers. I planted them 2 seeds an inch or so apart and have many, many locations that had multiple germination. Some are telling me to let them go and see what happens others suggest I will get a stronger plant by thinning. What is the general consensus here?

TIA as I stare outside at the bed getting drenched in rain......

SCG

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don555
13 years ago
Not entirely sure what you mean... you have a bed or a row of sunflowers and you spaced them as per directions but put two seeds in each hole to ensure at least one plant would grow in each spot? If that's the case, remove the doubles for best results, anything overcrowded ends up stunted.
SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BC
Original Author
13 years ago
Yeahp don that is exactly that. I have a rather large bed with 136 locations of doubles. My thoughts was to cull as well.

My shelter plants are going to cringe at the thought.

SCG
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SouthCountryGuy Zone 4b-5 SE BC
Original Author
13 years ago
I figured as much and snipped off 141 plants. Was hoping to leave them lol
User
13 years ago
I can't believe I actually read that !!!! After all your endeavors to save and help plants my heart breaks ...............................MURDERER!!!! LOL

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