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14 years ago

I bought a pack of cucumber seedlings, with three seedlings in each 'cell'. Should the three seedlings be planted as a unit and allowed to grow to maturity?

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taz6122
14 years ago
No! Leave the healthiest and cut the others off. One plant per cell. The reason 3 seeds are planted is so that you get at least 1 that germinates.
giannigrow
Original Author
14 years ago
Dear taz6122,

I really appreciate your quick and helpful response.

Gianni

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