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title: "So I have a couple plants I started as seeds in my spare room , I…"
description: "So I have a couple plants I started as seeds in my spare room , I over seeded bc this was my first time and now I got multiple plants growing in one cup , when…"
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author: "Austin Garrett"
published: "2025-05-03T12:27:39.443055Z"
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# So I have a couple plants I started as seeds in my spare room , I…

_Posted by Austin Garrett on 2025-05-03_

So I have a couple plants I started as seeds in my spare room , I over seeded bc this was my first time and now I got multiple plants growing in one cup , when should I pull em out and separate into separate pots?

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## 3 comments

### Redd commented on 2025-05-03

I’m in need of this answer too😭 I have tomato triplets rn

### Mama SV commented on 2025-05-04

I typically separate mine when I can see their first true leaves (the first two you see here are cotyledons or seed leaves so the ones that come after these). Thinning out is key to give them space so when it comes the time, don’t be afraid to get rid of those that are just not cutting it!

### RedLilly commented on 2025-05-05

Separate them when the true leaf set grows. You'll know it when you see it bc it looks like the actual plant. I scoop out or dump out my seedlings and gently tease them apart. Only touch the leaves as the stems are delicate. Make sure you water them in once repotted.

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