Thinning

• The removal of some plants to make room for the remaining plants to have enough soil, sunlight, water, and airflow to grow well. Thinning often occurs once plants have two sets of true leaves. 
• Removing excess fruit from fruit trees to allow the remaining fruit to grow larger or prevent limb breakage and damage. 
• A pruning cut that removes a branch or stem to the point of attachment on another branch or the base of the stem.