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Thinning seedlings when starting vegetables in flats is crucial for several reasons: Prevents Overcrowding – When seeds germinate too close together, they compete for space, nutrients, and light, leading to weak, spindly plants. Reduces Competition for Resources – Thinning ensures that the remaining seedlings have access to enough water, nutrients, and airflow, which promotes strong growth. Improves Air Circulation – Crowded seedlings can create a humid environment that encourages fungal diseases like damping off. Promotes Stronger Root Development – Removing excess seedlings allows the remaining ones to establish a stronger root system, which is essential for transplanting success. Ensures Uniform Growth – Thinning helps create evenly spaced plants, making it easier to manage them as they grow and ensuring they develop at a similar rate. Reduces Transplant Shock – Well-spaced seedlings are less likely to become root-bound and will transplant more successfully when moved to the garden or larger containers. A good rule of thumb is to keep the healthiest, strongest seedlings and remove the weaker ones, either by gently pulling them out or snipping them at the base with scissors to avoid disturbing nearby roots.