Thinning seedlings?

[simpsongal]

Why do some seedlings get sewn to stay and others you're supposed to sew close together or several to a hole and thin later?  My acorn squash and pumpkins said to sew 2-4 to a hole and don't thin.

Just seems odd, but I guess it's plant specific.

Also, as DH observed, I am unreasonable giddy when seeds start sprouting in my garden - like it's a miracle I never expected to happen.  Clearly, I'm new to gardening w/seeds.

[pamela]

Depends on the germination rate of particular seeds. Not every seed will sprout.

[NitaX]

It's a gardener thing! LOL I'm also really giddy about new seeds sprouting. Which reminds me, I need to walk around and see if my Zinnias sprouted yet.

[simpsongal]

My zinnias did not sprout well NitaX . But my blue buttons came up like champs (may have to thin).

Looks like thinning maybe be a good thing for filling in blanks since some of my butternut squash got chewed up before they could really take off

[mouse]

It's because it's fucking magic! You put these little round things in the ground and they turn into plants. Incredible!

[NitaX]

Jun 11, 2013 13:29:44 GMT -5 simpsongal said:

My zinnias did not sprout well NitaX . But my blue buttons came up like champs (may have to thin).

Sadly, mine didn't either. I don't know why?! Sniff.