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Flax seedlings

LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
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Hi all,

 It’s my first time growing Flax and I wasn’t sure if I should be pinching these out or anything like that? They’re growing quite tall and thin!


I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 

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  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    *bump*
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    I do see fields of them around here and they look stunning.
    Those have obviously not been pinched out and being so many of them I guess they support each other.
    Yours are going to topple over if they get much taller, so I'd GUESS that you should pinch out the tops down to 2-3 pairs of leaves.
    They will be smaller, bushier plants, but at least they won't be laying on top of the soil.
    See what others think

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
  • LatimerLatimer Posts: 1,068
    Thanks @Pete.8 that was my concern, they did seem to be getting very leggy!
    I’ve no idea what I’m doing. 
  • Pete.8Pete.8 Posts: 11,340
    edited May 2023
    If you decide to pinch them out or not, leave them outside so that the wind can strengthen the stems and the sun control the growth.

    Billericay - Essex

    Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
    Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
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