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Thinning seedlings provides the ones that remain with more space. If left, they become congested, thin and weak.

• Thin seedlings as soon as they are large enough to handle.

• Do not leave pulled-up seedlings on the surface of the soil.

• Check that soil is not loosened around remaining seedlings; if necessary, firm soil around them.

• When thinning is complete, lightly but thoroughly water the soil’s surface. This may need to be repeated.

Thinning seedlings enables those that remain to grow more strongly and to be less susceptible to diseases.