![]() ![]() An aggressive “top pruning” late in the season can force the plant to focus on ripening the fruits already developed rather than producing more fruit which will never have enough time to mature.ĭeterminate varieties should not be pruned. Removing “suckers” will increase air circulation, increase fruit size and can speed up the ripening process. To manipulate these vines into a vertical position often requires pruning for structure. Getting them off the ground helps to reduce diseases, increases air circulation and avoids some pests. ![]() Why prune at all? All tomato plants need some form of training during their life. Know which type you have – some varieties offer both indeterminate strains AND determinate strains such as San Marzano Italian Plum. First refer to the differences between Determinate and Indeterminate varieties in Totally Tomatoes Part 1 – How to Choose. To Prune or Not to Prune that is the question. Too much water right before you harvest can leave the fruit watery and pithy. Soaker hoses reduce the amount of water lost through evaporation and they keep the leaves dry, reducing the chances for disease. Put a rain gauge in the garden it will help determine what your plants might need. Water deep and consistent, not a “sprinkle a day” (easy to say when thunder storms are predicted). If nature doesn’t provide 1-2 inches of rain each week, then you’ll have to drag out the hose. Mother Nature provides rain, so your tomatoes don’t need to be watered every day. Care as the season progresses – Water, Prune, Feed
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