
GKH_Susan
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Answered on May 4, 2020
You don't have to pinch out the new buds to encourage branching. As the plant grows, stems can be pinched back at any time to promote branching. Remove spent blooms to encourage more flowers.
Here is more info below:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/marigold/growing-marigold-flowers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/pinching-plant.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/marigold/deadheading-marigold-plants.htm
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