Pinching is a technique used to encourage bushy growth and increase flower production by gently squeezing or damaging the stem of a plant without breaking it. This practice, similar to topping or supercropping, stresses the plant in a controlled way, prompting it to redistribute energy to other branches, promoting lateral growth and creating more flower sites.
🔊 PINCH·ing
In the Wild — Example
Pinching the main stem at the internodes creates a swelling that reinforces the branch and improves yield.
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