Here's a prime example of how it can go wrong
I split the main stalk being a bit heavy handed.
hopefully the split stem won’t affect her 
It's a strong un Mrs B. We can rebuild it.Mrs Beefheart wrote: ↑Wed Jan 04, 2023 7:02 pmLovely healthy looking plants hunhopefully the split stem won’t affect her
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Hmmm don't think ill attempt that this year, ill wait til
Definitely mate. Pinch and bend.