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I'm confused about pinching out, now - I've always done it at the 4 pairs of leaves stage - and I read in a Amateur Gardening Magazine to do that, as well. As I'm not trying to grow flowers to 'show', I think I'll continue to pinch now - sorry, Alice's expert - but thanks for the advice anyway! :-)

Hi I read that you need to keep them moist and out of draught.Mine are still looking well but I must go and give them a drop of water. I pinched mine at 4 pairs of leaves they've stopped growing up for now but are bushing out.

Pretty garden and hillsides. :o)

Amazing hills..Love it :o)

WOW:o))

Brill photo.

Good luck !....let us know if it takes....

You have several options here Kat:

Semi-ripe cuttings should be taken in mid-autumn, placed in a cold frame...or in mid-spring in a propagator, misting frequently (this is quicker).

You can sow seed in early to mid-spring in an outdoor seedbed.

or

By division in early to mid-spring...replanting the portions immediately in their permanent positions.

I know this doesn't answer your question of taking tip cuttings now....try these options if your tip cuttings don't take now.

Bet its Fab when you are finished scotkat..

Onwards and upwards ;o)

Wow, lots of hard work taking place there ! :o)

I'm not in Comm Gardening but I volunteer at the local National Trust property every week. Very rewarding too. Keep up the good work and we will make the world a prettier place! Gardening is a very generous hobby anyway, as everyone who sees the gardens can enjoy them without the work!!

I thought you pinched the tops out when there are about 4 pairs of leaves.
mine were about 8 inches within a month,i,d need to take the shelfs out my mini greenhouse to keep in if I didn't pinch them out.

I'm the same! Totally phobic!!

Thanks Amblealice

I have read that when sowing in the autumn...do not pinch tops out...this will enable the young plants to get a good root system over the winter...they can be pinched out in the spring....this info was from an expert. Hope it helps....

I have some too, still tiny though. At what height do you nip the top out?

Yes I've got 12 in my plastic greenhouse since I pinched out the centre 3wks ago they stopped growing up they're about 5" tall I'd say. My friend wants them to plant amoung his runner beans next year for pollination.

potted mine in early october and put into a coldframe, they got to about 8 - 9 inches tall so brought them into a house windowsill and nipped out the centre over a week ago.

Yes, Kath - planted in October and up about 2". I shall plant some more in the spring, though.

I don't sow mine 'till spring but I do sow three for an early crop in the GH. They're not as advanced as yours Scotcat but I'll plant them at the end of the GH path in a couple of weeks. I find that they are so early and the main crop is flowering before the early ones have finished.

Ahhh, you lucky thing, you !

Another beautiful picture !

A lovely outlook :-)

Is this your garden Scotkat ?
It's beautiful.

Gorgeous! But NOTHING would get me on that bridge!!

It's nice for you to be able to start from scratch. You'll be able to do it exactly as you want.

Good luck. I'll look forward to the updates.

Ya welcome Scotkat.. No the Voodoo didnt come away, I was gutted :) if you find the time i would Love another cutting X..

What a fantastic idea Scotkat, A community garden, I bet there's loads of volunteers, what can be better than gettn together and making friends in a garden for all.. Fantastic. Ive been experimenting with cuttings and splitting grasses and such :) if they come through the winter in the Ghouse there yours if not ill start again in spring with various plants and send them to you... Dee..