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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: andyww2013 on February 28, 2019, 19:41

Title: Trimming onion seedlings
Post by: andyww2013 on February 28, 2019, 19:41

Hi,

I was browsing some videos on onion growing and a few of them advocated trimming the tops of onion seedlings with scissors.

Is this normal practice, cosmetic or does it actually result in a better plant?

Title: Re: Trimming onion seedlings
Post by: Pescador on February 28, 2019, 19:47

Can't think of any benefits. However any cut is a potential site of infection.

Title: Re: Trimming onion seedlings
Post by: Plot 1 Problems on February 28, 2019, 21:36

I think it's done if they're early sowings and they're a touch leggy. Guess it could prompt the plant to start growing extra leaves too.