Thinning veg

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  1. Veg-and-flower-man

    Veg-and-flower-man Gardener

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    i have seen my beetroot, brocoli cabbage, parsnip and parmex (small) carrots coming up into seedlings in my veg patch. How long should i leave before i thin them into individual plants?? thank you
     
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    Freddy Miserable git, well known for it

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    Hi VaFM. They DO say when they are large enough to handle. Seems reasonable to me. Cheers...freddy.
     
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    The sooner you thin out, the less the chance of upsetting the roots of the remaining plants. Even better, practice sowing very thinly so you minimise thinning.
     
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    chill out freddy!!

    i know that but i was wondering if earlier was better and terrier answered!

    thanks terrier

    no thanks freddy!
     
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    VaFM. I think you misunderstood me, and for that, I apologise. Cheers...freddy.
     
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