Book 29, Question 93
What does nipping off the tip of a stem do for a plant?
Pinching means removing the growing tip of a stem with your fingers.
This encourages the plant to send out side branches, making it bushier with more leaves or flowers. Gardeners pinch basil, mums, and many herbs. Pinching basil flower buds also keeps leaves tasty. It's a simple way to guide a plant's shape.