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"Pinching" buds to promote further growth
How precisely, is this done? I keep reading about this, but not sure
I understand what is being suggested. Are you to just pinch new buds once, multiple times, ...? How hard are you to pinch these things anyway? Enough to slightly crush them, or less? |
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I'm sorry, but this has got to be the most hilarious post I have read in a
looooong time. "Max Caviar" wrote in message om... How precisely, is this done? I keep reading about this, but not sure I understand what is being suggested. Are you to just pinch new buds once, multiple times, ...? How hard are you to pinch these things anyway? Enough to slightly crush them, or less? |
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"Max Caviar" wrote in message om... How precisely, is this done? I keep reading about this, but not sure I understand what is being suggested. Are you to just pinch new buds once, multiple times, ...? How hard are you to pinch these things anyway? Enough to slightly crush them, or less? In case you weren't being a jokester, "pinch" means to remove. So you remove buds from chrysanthemums early in the season so that the plant bushes out and blooms later. Usually you remove each bud with you fingers so that you don't just shear the plant and ruin its shape. |
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"Carolyn LeCrone" wrote in message ... "Max Caviar" wrote in message om... How precisely, is this done? I keep reading about this, but not sure I understand what is being suggested. Are you to just pinch new buds once, multiple times, ...? How hard are you to pinch these things anyway? Enough to slightly crush them, or less? In case you weren't being a jokester, "pinch" means to remove. So you remove buds from chrysanthemums early in the season so that the plant bushes out and blooms later. Usually you remove each bud with you fingers so that you don't just shear the plant and ruin its shape. Now that we've gotten this far: You pinch so there's maybe 1/8 to 1/4" of stem above the next lower set of leaves. Or, if the plant needs more of a trim, go lower, but don't leave a long piece of stem. Most plants won't grow new leaves from the stub. Don't remove too many leaves at once from plants that are stressed for some reason, such as lack of water, physical damage, etc. For plants whose growth is brittle and you're afraid to stick your hand among the stems, pick up a pair of florist's scissors. They have very short cutting blades made for small places. Keep the scissors closed as you insert them into the growth, and open them when you're near the stem you want to cut. If you can't find these scissors in stores, get a pair of Joyce Chen kitchen scissors at a supermarket, Bed Bath & Beyond, Linens & Things - that sort of place. They work fine and because they're made to cut through chicken bones, they'll handle tough branches, too. |
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On Thu, 14 Oct 2004 16:46:49 -0400, "Carolyn LeCrone"
wrote: "Max Caviar" wrote i How precisely, is this done? I keep reading about this, but not sure I understand what is being suggested. Are you to just pinch new buds once, multiple times, ...? How hard are you to pinch these things anyway? Enough to slightly crush them, or less? In case you weren't being a jokester, "pinch" means to remove. So you remove buds from chrysanthemums early in the season so that the plant bushes out and blooms later. Whoever first used "pinch" or "pinch back" has a lot to answer for. Would it be clearer if it were called "tip pruning"? Still, "pinch" implies, helpfully, that in many cases, tender new growth at the tip of branches can be 'snipped' off with the fingernails. |
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Actually I wasn't kidding with you. But I understand where the humor
lies. Is this done for all plants? Herbs, flowers, et cet.? "Carolyn LeCrone" wrote in message ... "Max Caviar" wrote in message om... How precisely, is this done? I keep reading about this, but not sure I understand what is being suggested. Are you to just pinch new buds once, multiple times, ...? How hard are you to pinch these things anyway? Enough to slightly crush them, or less? In case you weren't being a jokester, "pinch" means to remove. So you remove buds from chrysanthemums early in the season so that the plant bushes out and blooms later. Usually you remove each bud with you fingers so that you don't just shear the plant and ruin its shape. |
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Some, but not all. You have to sit quietly and look at the particular
plant's growth habit. It's good to use an example that's BIG and EASY to understand: Corn. New growth comes from whorls in the center. You wouldn't "pinch" corn. Become a fixture at your public library. If you're not falling asleep with a plant book on your lap at least two nights a week, you're not worthy of plant nirvana yet. :-) You should have at least $20 in overdue book fees each month. "Max Caviar" wrote in message om... Actually I wasn't kidding with you. But I understand where the humor lies. Is this done for all plants? Herbs, flowers, et cet.? "Carolyn LeCrone" wrote in message ... "Max Caviar" wrote in message om... How precisely, is this done? I keep reading about this, but not sure I understand what is being suggested. Are you to just pinch new buds once, multiple times, ...? How hard are you to pinch these things anyway? Enough to slightly crush them, or less? In case you weren't being a jokester, "pinch" means to remove. So you remove buds from chrysanthemums early in the season so that the plant bushes out and blooms later. Usually you remove each bud with you fingers so that you don't just shear the plant and ruin its shape. |
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interesting stuff, thank you people
been employing some of the info in my own garden and it seems to be working fine, guess i'll really be able to tell in spring (hurry up already!) (Max Caviar) wrote in message . com... How precisely, is this done? I keep reading about this, but not sure I understand what is being suggested. Are you to just pinch new buds once, multiple times, ...? How hard are you to pinch these things anyway? Enough to slightly crush them, or less? |
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