Tomato plants are growing like crazy--how do I manage them!!!??? - Ask Extension
I planted two tomato plant seedlings in late March. I left town for 10 days and with all the rain, they've become monsters! They were in an 6 foot c...
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Tomato plants are growing like crazy--how do I manage them!!!??? #751129
Asked May 20, 2021, 3:58 PM EDT
I planted two tomato plant seedlings in late March. I left town for 10 days and with all the rain, they've become monsters! They were in an 6 foot cage, but they've grown well beyond it vertically and horizontally. I don't recall the variety, but they are indeterminate. How far back shall I trim them, so that they don't overtake all the surrounding plants (Kale and squash).
Relatedly, the eggplant on the right is starting to grow over the peppers. How do I trim that back?
Thanks!!
Harris County Texas
Expert Response
The sucker shoots can be removed to lighten the load on the plant. Here is a link to a fact sheet on tomatoes. https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/vegetable/files/2013/09/EHT-043.pdf
Thanks for the question.
So I have the main shoot. Once I prune, how many suckers should I leave?
Thanks.
On May 20, 2021, at 3:04 PM, Ask Extension <<personal data hidden>> wrote:
Can remove them all if you want since the canopy of the main plant will support the growth of the plant.
Thanks