Prischipka petunii - an important agrotechnical technique, increasing decorative bush

Seedlings of petunias are very delicate and fragile. It requires the observance of different agrotechnical rules. One of them is pinching petunia. Many fans of this amazing plant can easily cope with a pinch. They put a lot of effort and patience in order to grow petunia and make it a decoration for the balcony, flower garden, home. Why is petunia so popular?

Firstly, because the variety of colors and sizes of flowers, as well as their shapes, distinguish this plant from all others. One who started to grow one kind of petunia, after a while gets acquainted with her new and amazing species, giving them her heart.

Secondly, an abundantly flowering plant feels great both in a suspended state, and in pots, in flower beds, workbenches and in boxes filled with earth substratum. And one more plus in her favor: she is not capricious in leaving.

Petunia belongs to the family of Solanaceae and is represented in culture by forty species. This herbaceous plant or half-shrub can, depending on the variety, reach a height of ten centimeters to one meter. Its homeland - the South American tropics, and in Europe it is actively used to design parks and gardens, dating back to the eighteenth century.

In our climatic conditions, it is most rational to grow decorative annual varieties, known as hybrid or garden petunia. A lot has been written about how to properly grow petunia seedlings . Of course, it's easier to buy it in a store than to get a treasured sprout on your own at home. But the process of growing out of seeds requires so much attention, love and warmth that it is worth it to devote time to it, and then be proud of your little victory, admiring the wonderful colors.

Pinching petunias is one of the most important agrotechnical techniques aimed at the correct formation of the bush by increasing the number of lateral shoots. If this operation is neglected, then the plant can turn out to be elongated and have a pathetic appearance.

Pinching Petunia is done for the first time, as soon as its top grows eight centimeters long. Planting sprouts in a permanent place, you need to timely feed and water the plant. When the lateral shoots grow ten centimeters, it is recommended to reattach the petunia. Although it is not necessary, if, for example, the flower grows in a suspended state, and you want its shoots to be as long as possible.

In the process of vegetation, the subsequent pinching of petunia is done in those cases when it is necessary to form a uniformly developing bush. In such cases, you need to cut only very stretched compared with other shoots. However, the important role in the formation of the bush is also played by the distance between the plants. Densely planted seedlings will not be able to give good lateral processes, even if the petunia is squeezed in a timely and correct manner. Choose the distance between the plants in accordance with the variety of petunia, adhering to the recommendations available on the package with seeds.