To Pinch or Not to Pinch: It's the Gardener's Prerogative

Sow it, Grow it, Cook it

In our 17th episode, we discuss the techniques of pinching and topping. Sometimes people confuse the two. The practice of pinching off flowers in the early stages of growth is meant to force the plant to concentrate energy on green growth, meaning stems, branches, and leaves.
The practice of topping is used in a few situations. Topping your tomatoes at the end of the season forces them to concentrate on maturing the fruit on the vines.
Many gardeners top plants early in their growth to promote bushier plants. To pinch or not to pinch, to top or not to top...these are deep, life questions, lol.
Join us as we discuss methods, reasons, and short seasons. Like most things in the garden, there are no hard and fast rules. However, understanding the reasons for the techniques allows the gardener to make their own choices and control for their desired results.

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