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    Twin tomatoes.

    Hi, a while back i planted some tomato seeds 1 to each module. Quite a few of them have grown 2 plants almost sprouting from the same place like twins, I never realised this could happen. They are nearly ready to pot on now and I was wondering if it's worth risking pulling them apart as I'm assuming their roots are quite tangled to get 2 plants from each or just to sacrifice one seedling. Although how you chose between your children I don't know
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    When this happens I always get rid of one. To prevent root damage I use scissors to snip the seed leaves of the weakest plant.

    Colin
    Potty by name Potty by nature.

    By appointment of VeggieChicken Member of the Nutters club.


    We hang petty thieves and appoint great ones to public office.

    Aesop 620BC-560BC

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      I'm more tender hearted , I usually water very well, then tease them apart. Most seem to make it
      I could not live without a garden, it is my place to unwind and recover, to marvel at the power of all growing things, even weeds!
      Now a little Shrinking Violet.

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        What would happen if you left them and put them in a bigger pot...? Presumably you will get stunted growth and less fruit due to them competing for the same resources...?
        I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives....


        ...utterly nutterly
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          Be ruthless, sacrifice one of them to make the other grow stronger.
          Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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