What does "thin seedlings" (when they are 2 inches in height) mean on my flower seed packets?

I have some snapdragon seeds that I want to start indoors--also should I put one seed per container?

What does "thin seedlings" (when they are 2 inches in height) mean on my flower seed packets?
All of the answers look good to me. When planting seeds, you will always plant in groups of 3 or 4 seeds. That is because not all of the seeds will germinate and sprout....you could get some duds! But, if you find that more than 1 seed in the group sprouts, then you would want to pull out all but the healthiest one in order that it alone receives all of the water and nutrients, and is not competing with an inferior sprout for survival. But, I agree with the one answer who said that 3 snapdragons in a pot would be best. Since it's a single-stalk kind of plant, a group often looks better. good luck.
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Perhaps one of the hardest tasks in all of the gardening world, is to thin seedlings.Thinning seedlings is essential for healthy plant growth and development, to maximize flower size, and to maximize crop production. Sure, some types of plants may tolerate a little crowding. But, that's more often the exception, rather than the rule. Every plant in the world will show positive benefits when afforded the proper spacing to maximize their growth.
Reply:"Thin seedlings" means to pull up some if they are growing close together. If they are too close together then none of them will get enough moisture or light. I would put more than one seed in each container. Not all seeds will germinate.
Reply:People usually plant more than one seed per container, in case that one seed doesn't germinate and grow. "Thinning" means to plant a few, leave the very strongest one, and pull out the rest. Yes, it is wasteful, but it is nature's way, and it is the best way to get a good crop of plants.
Reply:Thinning them out means to pull out some...so they won't be too close and over-crowd each other. You would remove the smaller, weaker looking ones.


I would put more than one seed in your containers...maybe 3 or 4...then thin them out when they do get 2" tall...if you are using really small pots. You can plant more in them if the pots are larger:)


Good Luck!!
Reply:Usually the packet which the seeds came from say to thinn out when plantlings are two inches in heighth very true to get the results that are needed for proper plant cultivation. You should pull out every other one or at least leave an inch between the plants that way they have room to grow properly.
Reply:don't put only one seed per container, because not all of them sprout. thinning means pulling some of them out after they grow to 2" in height, so that they don't get too crowded.
Reply:Pull some up to prevent overcrowding.
Reply:It takes a certain amount of space for one plant to grow and be healthy. One should plant more seeds than needed and then pull out some that came up making room for that one plant you want to keep growing. If you are raising seedlings inside I think you generally leave 3 snapdragons per container.