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Sowing more than one seed in a hole
I planted three things from seeds: carrots, cucumbers, and
cantaloupe. All are growing pretty well. When I planted them, I did as the instructions said - I sowed 2-3 seeds in a hole. Now, I have two plants growing out of each hole. What do I do now? In any one spot, if one looked weaker than the other, I would remove it. But each plant looks as healthy as the other in the same hole. What do I do? |
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Sowing more than one seed in a hole
If they are in small pots, then you can dump them out onto a
newspaper and (very carefully) separate the two plants. Then plant each one in its own spot. Otherwise, the "2 seeds per hole" idea is just to ensure that you'll get at least one good plant without any blank spots in your garden. You'll probably have to sacrifice one of them eventually so that the other can thrive. I've heard stories of people going ahead and letting both plants grow together in the same spot--thus, occassionally creating a mega-plant--but more likely, they will both end up weaker than normal since they are competing for the same nutrients when they are that close together. |
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Sowing more than one seed in a hole
On Jun 15, 9:42 pm, Angello Huong wrote:
If they are in small pots, then you can dump them out onto a newspaper and (very carefully) separate the two plants. Then plant each one in its own spot. Otherwise, the "2 seeds per hole" idea is just to ensure that you'll get at least one good plant without any blank spots in your garden. You'll probably have to sacrifice one of them eventually so that the other can thrive. I've heard stories of people going ahead and letting both plants grow together in the same spot--thus, occassionally creating a mega-plant--but more likely, they will both end up weaker than normal since they are competing for the same nutrients when they are that close together. But you are saying that I do have to (or should) remove one of the plants? Correct? I'm guessing yes. |
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Sowing more than one seed in a hole
But you are saying that I do have to (or should) remove one of the
plants? Correct? I'm guessing yes. Yes. One of the plants will have to be removed or else both them will end up having stunted growth. |
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Sowing more than one seed in a hole
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Angello Huong wrote: But you are saying that I do have to (or should) remove one of the plants? Correct? I'm guessing yes. Yes. One of the plants will have to be removed or else both them will end up having stunted growth. The alternative is to dig them up. Carefully wash the dirt off of the roots and separate them. Now you have two plants;-) -- Billy Bush and Pelosi Behind Bars http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KVTf...ef=patrick.net http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0aEo...eature=related |
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Sowing more than one seed in a hole
Just one last question. As there are two plants growing out of the
same hole that I sowed the seeds (I have carrots, cantaloupe, and cucumbers), I have to get rid one one. If I can't dig them up and wash them off and replant one, I guess I should just clip one off with scissors. Correct? Thanks for the help everyone. I'm new to this, but growing a vegetable garden is fun so far. |
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