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Cut Flower Garden Tips: Pinching
Follow along to explore the benefits and techniques of pinching to procure a gorgeous and thriving cut flower garden!
NEW GROWTH
One of the primary benefits of pinching cut flowers is that it stimulates new growth.
NEW/TRUE LEAVES
Snipping the young plant’s center tip of new stems triggers the plant to produce new branches from the leaf nodes below the pinch point.
BUSHIER GROWTH
This new growth will result in the plant having more energy to produce flowers, resulting in longer stems and more beautiful blooms.
APPEARANCE & PRODUCTIVITY
Pinching your cut flower plants is a valuable technique that can significantly enhance your garden’s growth, appearance, and productivity.
WHY SHOULD I PINCH?
The benefits of stronger stems, improved air circulation, and better-shaped plants make the effort worthwhile for many gardeners.
WHAT IF I DON'T PINCH?
If you don’t pinch back your young flowering plants, your plants could grow only one central flower stem, produce shorter stems overall, and even become sad, spindly plants.
Whether you choose to pinch or not, being mindful of your plants’ growth patterns and requirements will help you achieve a beautiful and thriving garden For more information on plant pinching, visit the blog.
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