Side by side comparison. Same cultivar, same germination date, same medium and environment, plant on the right just didn’t make the cut. Although Heirlooms are generally genetically stable, seeds of the same cultivar can still produce plants with varying levels of vigor. Out of 12 sprouts I selected 3 plants and chopped the rest. Just a little groundwork for a healthy growing season. 💪🏼
by DimesDubs8ths
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That is what you call “didn’t make the cut”? I think you could still easily sell or give away such a plant without feeling bad at all.
I still find it hard to kill seedlings off. I mostly end up giving extras away to family, friends, or neighbors. I did have a few tomato plants without a true top so I got rid of those.
I agree with you 100%. This point is important to me too. I sow extra seeds so that I can be choosy when it comes time to plant out. After a couple weeks of holding them in reserve as “insurance,” I give them away.