[Diana in Wisconsin]

"I do not recall other veggie plants benefiting from flower removal, but I am sure one of our friends here will think of some."

See Post #65 for my explanation of why I pinch off young blooms on tomatoes and peppers, and advised Ern to do so, too.

But you are right on the other dead-heading you talked about. Isn't it nice that they've breed a number of Petunia now that are very quick about shedding their spent blooms? I am growing three hanging baskets of 'Wave' Petunia this season and I LOVE them!

I always thought Petunia were for Old Ladies - but now I are one, LOL! ;) Not cheap, though! $9 for a 6-pack, but they really are beautiful.

[TheConservativeParty]

Those are gorgeous! I grew Evening Scentsation petunias from seed and they are very impressive in growth habit (sturdy not long ) and flower production (huge). Will keep growing them every year. The scent really is amazing, as advertised by the seed company.