How to Pinch Seedlings for Fuller Growth & Higher Yields! 👌🌿// Garden Answer

[@michellebaker8513]

Finally someone who I feel like fully and clearly explained how AND WHY to pinch! Thank you soooooo much! Seeing the visual of the new growth was so beneficial!!!!! Thank you!!❤

[@barb1531]

Thank you so much for posting this! This explains why my seedlings have never been that strong. I’m such a visual learner and it’s hard to decipher what to do with the directions on the seed packets. After seeing what you did, I get it now! Excited to see the next step.

[@j.m.7056]

Barb, pinching back makes a world of difference. Good luck!

[@jewel.s.journey]

same!

[@TomTerrific]

Tip - I take out one plastic square and put my water in there. I am now watering from the bottom. It works well and keeps plants dry on top.

[@gretagatita]

hey, i just discovered that this week! great tip!

[@emontano1112]

That’s a great idea! I currently have (8) 72-cell seed trays being used. I’m going to do that. Thank you.

[@DeenaNolan]

I always try to leave one empty to water from if I remember. If not I lift the edge and water in the bottom.

[@nolagirl7082]

Great idea! Thanks!

[@persephonespomegranate]

Stellar tip, thanks! 👍🏻 Growing from seed for the first time... 🌱🤞

[@florencemeredith1968]

Good day Laura, not only do I watch your videos and always let the ads play through , When I have errands to run , I let your videos play for my dog and parakeet because they hear you everyday and I'm sure your voice is comforting to them. We love your channel, and I tell all my friends about garden answer, its still cold here in Montreal, Canada, but seedlings are starting and can't wait to get my hands in the earth.

[@andreamonique8125]

Everything that you are telling me to do with the seedlings I have never known before. That’s probably why I have never had success growing anything from a seed! Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge you have.

[@hananekhiet1350]

And you can pot the little cuttings in soil and it creates new plants! I do this for couple of years and works always!

[@debramoss2267]

Ah, thanks, I was just about to ask this!

[@Greens5511]

Oh my gosh....so cool! I wouldn't have thought about that! Great tip!

[@roxannareneerantz638]

@@debramoss2267 when you decide to use the cuttings as clones, You can either use a bought roofing hormone OR you can do what my Granny taught me🤗 Hardest part is the FIRST STEP. Gather supplies. Trim plant-instantly, dip in rooting compound. Either Bought or an aspirin or a piece of willow to promote growth. Or cinnamon and honey. I dip mine in the honey first. I pray you have as many plants pop as I have!! The aspirin or willow is the easiest way I've found to start roses😉

[@debramoss2267]

@@roxannareneerantz638 thank you very much!

[@fotyfar]

Thank u fir this good tip, bless u👍

[@valentina4896]

I cant tell you my happiness right now. I just found out that one gardening center in Hamburg, Germany has Proven winner plants 😱😱😱😱heading there right now!!!

[@crabbyoldman8209]

I've watched several videos on pinching; yours is the first which has mentioned that we can pinch multiple times along the way. I'd been very curious about that; I was just about to try it; very glad I saw this. Thanks!

[@rebeccawoodbixler9536]

Pinching back is so hard but worth it!💚🌱

[@1kathysmith]

This is the best most informative time sensitive channel. Thank you

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Can you do a video on what flowers (or at least popular ones) benefit from pinching back?

[@pershop4950]

like the video says, you can do that for many flowers. give it a try on some of the flowers that you have!

[@LisaG843]

I'm searching for that answer now. Cosmos yes, but what about echineceq, African Daisy, I think yes. Some sunflowers

[@ElderandOakFarm]

@Lisa Galan de Martinez I've since learned, after growing many more different flowers, any of the ones that branch, and are "cut & come again" will benefit from Pinching. Something like echinacea will throw up single stems from the ground, so that wouldn't benefit from being pinched. A cosmos, zinnia, dahlia, those all branch, so thing like that would...

[@michellerendaje9647]

Dahlias, based on my own personal experience. It helps them create such a strong stem and lots of branches. The caveat is that it pushes back their flowering stage, but it will be all so worth it.

[@IDpeaceBOA46]

Omg thank you so much for this. I tried growing zinnias and marigolds this year and they were SO SO LEGGY, but next year I’m gonna use this technique!!

[@keash8663]

Best garden channel

[@sarahaley4340]

Laura, your seedlings are so much healthier than mine and I swear I started mine only 2-3 days after yours. Oh well, I am still learning. This is my first time starting seeds! Love your videos and you have such perfect timing. I needed this video today! xoxo from Alaska!

[@peacepocketmama4276]

Sara it’s the espoma starter fertilizer!

[@edpetula1563]

One of the best plant videos I've ever seen. Answered a lot of questions. Thank you.

[@carolbeatty2468]

Thank you for my informative coffee with Laura video today! I like that you are doing the basic plant care videos as it helps reinforce good gardening practices and helps me explain things to people who haven't ever gardened!

[@eddiebambam]

Again another helpful tips and thanks so much! Last year I had several seedlings and only a few made it. I see why! This time around I started some and made sure to use vermiculite on the top of the soil so I'm not seeing any fungus Thank God and you for that tip. Now the fan awesome with the pinching method going through my trays right now! 🤗😊💚🌿🌱

[@sarahbarton2089]

SO many thanks for this advice. Pinching out is something I have previously always avoiding doing. But from now on, I shall have confidence to do it, to get stronger more productive plants.

[@alyssa0411]

Boy I learn so much wonderful information on your channel. Thank you!

[@judyingram4846]

Love your channel, never boring always up beat.

[@twiztidlette97]

I’ve had sunflowers do this from deer eating them down and they ended up being 2 or 3 headed sunflowers when they bloomed lol it’s pretty cool

[@melodylamour6123]

Thank you so much. I'm a visual learner and this actually helped me understand the why and how.

[@gretagatita]

have you ever tried to root the part you pruned off the snapdragon? it works with zinnias, as i've tried it.

[@unconventionalfarmer5943]

This is my first time hearing about pinching then back. Good info.

[@Rick-the-Swift]

Hi, I love your enthusiasm and dedication to the plants! Respectfully I'd like to offer an alternative solution to "branching" or "bushing" young seedlings. Instead of cutting a large portion their greenery off, just delicately snip of the wee lil' nipsy of a green bud they are pushing up early on. Do it more than once even. You'll get a similar effect plus the benefit of the plant not having to spend large resources healing and regenerating. I've personally found that bending plants will often produce more bushiness, fruits, flowers, etc. than snipping. Of course doing it your way will produce a lovely bushy specimen as well, just wanted to offer the alternative which may produce more greenery and higher yields if that is the result that's desired. Love the landscaping too! So inspiring!!

[@auyannaplants]

Awesome information. I love pinching plants back so that can be bushier and fuller. Thanks for sharing😀

[@elmaelmar2761]

Love this information!! Mine are getting very tall so now I will go pinch back!! I am so ready to see flowers!!!

[@lelawarren2356]

I don’t know if you read comments on your videos or not BUT I just have to tell you that you are AMAZING at explaining things. And I’ve seen A LOT of tutorial type videos. 🥰🥰

[@tayontherocks5694]

I accidentally did this to my sunflower seedlings today lol the tops dried out...I pinched them off. Very reassuring to watch this video and feel like there's hope for them yet!!!

[@brynkimura6738]

Super helpful! I didn't know about pinching off at all!

[@lydiamclaughlin7100]

gotta do this when I grow snapdragons! Thanks for the tip!

[@medinasod2013]

Something I didn't think about I did for larger plants that seedlings thank you for the tip

[@Mistycolleen]

I always learn so much from your videos! Do you think you could do a video on tomatoes? This is my first successful year with seed starting tomatoes and they are getting so big. I think they would benefit pruning but im nervous

[@lisawalters5482]

Oh how fun, to see your seeds and grooming take place. Exciting to experience with you! I love snapdragons. They do wonderful in my zone 8. 🙀🤗💞

[@m.g.ibarra277]

Thank you for the tip! I'm going to the garden right now to start pinching! lol...I always wanted to pinch something. Thank you again! ~MG

[@shellybourbeau4773]

Hi Laura! I love your channel! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. Greetings from Massachusetts!

[@raisingmaple4633]

I just started a couple trays of native flower seeds today. So excited! Love the motivation of watching this video. Thanks!

[@lovelyladygodbless143]

Lovely information...best channel ever 🌱👌

[@carleanr4051]

Hi Laura! If I’ve let the plant grow to about 6-8 true leaves, Should I pinch back to above the 1st set of leaves as well? Thank you so much 😊

[@misstwinkle3142]

Have you ever done morning glories? Any ideas when to fertilize them?

[@sakshee1608]

Namaste from India, u taught me something new today 👍

[@wildflower6070]

I love snap dragons they are one of my favorites :)

[@candiceminichini]

Please show this year how you grow pumpkins and gourds 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@pusparanibhattacharjee4167]

Thank you for this valuable information on pruning.

[@larrybaker359]

Hi love your videos. I have magnolia seedlings and they don't look good. Any ideas on what to do

[@zeppypaige]

Oh wow! I didn’t know to do this with snapdragons! I’m going to do this when I get home from work today. Thanks!!

[@norwegianbee849]

I just planted some snapdragon seeds for the first time also (like a half hour before I saw this video). This will be very helpful .

[@PrimoLife2]

One of the most information-packed videos yet!😀

[@pamketron]

I love snapdragons! One that I plant every year. They are hard to find. Wish I had a grow light to start them from seeds. You get better plants when you can pinch them back. Can’t wait to see how these do. Great info. 🌷💕🌷

[@deemckinney1486]

You make learning something new fun and exciting

[@kellyr8115]

So I’m figuring this out as I go , can you advise when it’s ok to take off the plastic dome and let them continue to grow in the tray without the dome on?

[@millermeadows6359]

Morning from MN.... Great video of pruning thank you and God bless

[@cathybranly1839]

Setting up the fan this morning. Thanks for all the tips!

[@dianemummvideos]

nice job Laura, I do this all the time.. it really does make a much nicer plant.. happy growing!👩🏻‍🌾

[@smccoy42]

Laura? Do I do this with seedlings I have directly sown in the soil outside?

[@HIGHGRADECHANNEL]

Im sure you can and im sure it would help them grow even faster than plants being under a grow light..

[@smccoy42]

@@HIGHGRADECHANNEL It is my first time trying seeds and especially directly sown in the soil (amended of course). I live in Florida Zone 9B. They have grown so quickly already - just sown two weeks ago tomorrow. I will get busy and get this taken care of. i mean - it couldn't hurt - that's for sure.

[@erkutbatirbek8186]

Should I pinch bee balm seedling? thank you!

[@juneploch8004]

You are just fabulous. I just watched your pinching video and loved it. Can you pinch tomatoe plants as well?

[@Greens5511]

This is a whole new level of gardening I never new about! Kinda blows my mind...I just thought this was used for basil. I am definitely going to use this! I am a bit curious though when u mentioned to do this for tomatoes....for my methods of tomato growing I want one main stem not off shoots to prevent disease.... can anyone speak to that?

[@betulpolat]

Can we do this with basil, mint, greens like that?

[@patriciavincent5076]

Great information. This year I've grown my own for the first time. The seeds are so tiny!

[@rennells]

Thanks for the tip. I didn’t know that about the pinching the seedlings off!

[@hindranelanko9341]

Cant wait to see them bloom

[@carebears7893]

Very helpful information!!! Thank you for sharing!!

[@neldahargo29]

that's where better gardeners were said to have a "green thumb" from th pinching stains.

[@Deerskin__]

How cool!! ♡

[@BlackStrawberry79]

Interesting! I never knew that. I’ve always wondered where that term comes from :)

[@ElderandOakFarm]

Really?!?

[@reed5533]

and dead heading annuals etc

[@stevena3333]

1:17

[@pennysantana7809]

Very helpful, yes it is heartbreaking to pinch off 😧

[@parveenfatima]

Can we do same to zinnia?

[@FeathersMcGraw1]

Can you pinch back Cosmos?

[@meredith3588]

Please do a video on hardening off before planting. This is the first year I've done seedlings in a long time and I appreciate all the knowledge you share. These seedlings feel like my little babies and I'm nervous about the transition of letting them out in the outdoor world to fend for themselves.

[@pushpabhatia6154]

Wow even I do for my Chillie plant so can I pinch my all veges saplings

[@karlymadsen9712]

Hello! Do you have a video on doing this for vegetables??

[@karenschwartz5209]

Great, I need to do this right now. First time to do snaps for me too. Worked in a nursery most of my life. But haven't planted many seeds. I fact this the first year for seeding different kinds of flowers in flats. Love your videos. I fact I got my Sister on to you. Now she says, "Well Loura said this or that!!!

[@LegendOfChelda]

this is so extremely helpful and clearly explained! ty for making it all so easy :)

[@salsalsalsalsalsal3094]

Thank you! I always wondered why the plants I grew from seed always grew as tall, long, lanky monsters and didn't really branch out or flower a lot, feels a little obvious in hindsight 😅Gonna try this out on some hibiscus and marigolds that are still young, I'm excited to see how they turn out!

[@patriciaruddell2698]

Hi Laura, I so love your videos, if I was to win I would love to spend it on a fountain .and some red roses, I have breast cancer and I'm trying to make a little bit of Heaven in my garden, I love watching the hummingbirds .I Love what you are doing for your sister-in-law .

[@erikhenno6900]

Hi Laura, I have a question: How many times would you recommend to pinch until it's considered bushy enough and letting the plant start blooming?

[@anonnyanonymous4800]

She hasn’t responded to a single comment on this video.

[@IHeArTrOcK20]

Hi as someone whose grown them every year and experimented, if you pinch once when they are young, you never really have to do it again but I would recommend doing once when they are young and the deadheading any dead flowers once it grows

[@IHeArTrOcK20]

@@anonnyanonymous4800 she gets wayyyy too many lol it’s possible she doesn’t read most

[@lillyinthewild3298]

That is such good info!! Can I do this with marigolds?

[@chelpox4981]

I only knew this process now. Thank you so much

[@zayvier69]

Do you pinch all leafy green veggy plants? Green bean plants?

[@shammishafi09]

Thanks!!!! Can I pinch side ways as well?

[@jerrykramer7025]

Is it a good idea to pinch back plant like peppers and pickles from places like home depot or lowes, or are tgey too big when I get them?

[@KathyaKalinine]

Can you do this with tomato seedlings?

[@blueskyeranch6495]

What variety of Snaps are you growing Laura? I am growing Madam Butterfly variety this year. I’m so excited

[@jessicalaine3376]

Hello Laura! This is such a great video as I am still a newbie in raising my own vegetable garden. Hehe. Your videos are awesome and it’s nice getting all the tips I can! And I did ask at a previous video, but if you could recommend any great nurseries and stores to visit to purchase gardening tools and some plants I can bring back home to California I would appreciate it as I will be visiting this weekend! Thanks, Jessica

[@rafa106900]

Can you do this to sunflower plants and Mexican sunflower (tithonias)? Thanks, RJ

[@dragonfly9851]

I love your videos this year. So much more to them. Rea! good information. It's more then just watching you plant things like before. Keep up the good work!

[@LiyanaDIY]

Can't wait to see them bloom! Adorable 😍 Thank you for the information 😁😙

[@Uneedmoremeds]

Great information as always😊👍❤. I love your channel and have learned so much. Thabks for sharing😊.

[@salliebeard1899]

Thank you, your video is on spot for me. I need to do that today....

[@hillsideurbangarden1380]

I am going to try this technique this year! Thanks 🌻👩🏼‍🌾

[@yogicat8151]

Hi Garden Answer. Do you think I can pinch same way a watermelons seedlings ?

[@blueskyeranch6495]

Just pinched my snaps last week. It was so painful. I hate pinching and thinning but it’s necessary

[@j.m.7056]

Great explanation. Perhaps when you have basil you will show pinching back on a plant a bit older.

[@sillybillypinky1]

Is it also advisable to prune tomatoes, chillies and squash at their seedling stage?

[@christinaheard7626]

Thanks for your specific response about plants to do this to, is it ok to do this on all plants, i have leggy watermelon seedlings & sunflower seedlings and also kale, should i do this?

[@ReclypesGravy]

Can I use this method for determinant and non determinant tomatoes or beans?

[@chrischen9589]

My lemon cucumbers & crystal apple cucumbers plants are tall. Should I trimmed the tip? Would it die?

[@ddbella8410]

Should I do this with Zinnia?

[@smccoy42]

My question is the same except mine have been directly down outside. My seed packets from bakers creek dont say to do it.

[@kellyself8479]

I need to know as well? Zinnia seed sown outside?

[@oclem042]

Yes you can pinch your zinnias. I do it every year.

[@ddbella8410]

@@oclem042 Do you use the same method as this video at the same stage of growth? I always get nervous when I trim back plants LOL

[@oclem042]

@@ddbella8410 Yup. However you can just use your fingers if you have a small amount of plants.

[@jaimeparker72]

Is it possible to request captions on your videos? I love to binge watch your videos late at night while snuggling with my kids.

[@melissabean8144]

Hi Laura 👋 and everyone. I have a question 🤔 can I do this to my marigolds??

[@the_shadow_healer]

Do you use heat mat for flower seeds? Thank you

[@dhoom1949]

Did you do a follow up video on this to show results. I couldn't find it.