Where to pinch

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   LovelyShananigator 4 days ago

   Mine were about this big when I pinched last year. I pinched above above what would be that 2nd set of leaves (the large ones just above the top of the bag) and had a TON of blooms.

   Yes, I’d get these in the ground as soon as possible, assuming temps are suitable in your area.

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   dawnpower123 4 days ago

   First timer over here, but I looked into it pretty extensively because I also did not know where to pinch. I pinched my plants about a week ago and they are all already branching out at the pinched points.

   I circled where to pinch on one of your photos. You want to pinch that small growth in between those leaves. But, [this](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgiNb_IhGdc) video also helped me figure out where and when to pinch.

   https://preview.redd.it/kowplgijiyzg1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2d7276d8f9574f6c1b5512c4a692dac1dedc2431

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   reservedwhich 4 days ago

   You can pinch wherever you want!