I don't recall any of the twinning as you describe but the plants are very branchy. For me they were ready to cut by the end of June which coincides with my big double peonies blooming - the two went very well together along with some baby's breath.

Last year I had 5 grams which turned out to be 80 seeds. I think I transplanted a flat, or 72 seeds, but I had to transplant again into larger cell packs before planting out. Those 72 plants gave me about a 30' staggered row and I usually plant quite tight. Out of that, there was a LOT available to cut. I'm growing them again this year, but I'm only going to plant about half of what I did last year.

I think if I were you I would trim off one stem, given that they will branch a lot anyway.

I take it that these twinned seedlings appear to be just as strong as the others and progressing with true leaves on each stem?

I grew cerinthe for the first time about 3 years ago. Finished the pack of seeds 2 years ago. I had twin sprouts both years, of course they were the same package...so didn't think about it really. I just left them to grow on their own. The plants ended up looking the same as the other non twin ones in the end. They also self-seed and I had them comming up last year too. Mine were the yellow flowering ones...the bees loved them.

Sierra

Sierra, I dont think I knew that this came in yellow. It must be lovely, did you use yours as a cut at all? How big does it get and where can I get seeds?

Thanks, Kat

I didn't think to use it for cutting. If any self sown plants pop up this year, I will try it in my bouqets. The plants were fairly short....about 18 inches tall...maybe slightly taller.

Sierra