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Is it too late (April 19) to cut back before spring planting?

jroot
13 years ago

I am hoping that I am not too late to consider this, but ....

It is now April 19th, and our frost free date is June 1st. I have over 100 geranium ( pelargonium ) which are potted up and blooming under florescent lamps.

Many of the plants are in full bloom, but are getting too "leggy" due to the artificial light. I am thinking that I should be cutting them back to about 4 inches in height.

My question is, is it too late to do so?

Where would be the best place to make the cut? Above a leaf node?

Is it too late to start more cuttings with what I cut off? I am really kind of cramped for space, as I have about a hundred dahlias coming along now, and a few hundred annual seedlings as well.

Here is a link that might be useful: geraniums getting

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