Author Topic: Step-by-Step Photos of pinching out tomatoes???? (Read 20657 times)

Linda Tal · « **on:** May 23, 2007, 12:38:38 »

I'm sure I've seen (somewhere, sometime ???) some step-by-step photos of how to pinch out the side shoots on tomatoes.

Can anyone help me and give me the link???

Thanks

Linda.

antipodes · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2007, 13:14:37 »

seem to think that Tim did a tutorial recently???

tim · « **Reply #2 on:** May 23, 2007, 13:26:06 »

No need.

Just look at the shoots coming from the stem/leaf junction & PINCH THEM OUT!!

But always make sure that there is a flower truss above them.

Tee Gee · « **Reply #3 on:** May 23, 2007, 14:01:54 »

I think Tims picture is clearer than mine but you are welcome to have a look;

Biscombe · « **Reply #4 on:** May 23, 2007, 19:21:52 »

I have sooo many tomatoes planted out some side shoots have taken off without me noticing! what do the experts do then? risk infection or just leave them?

Jeannine · « **Reply #5 on:** May 23, 2007, 20:38:20 »

I can't speak for everyone but I take them off

mc55 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 23, 2007, 21:02:51 »

Tim - why do you need to ensure that there is a flower truss above ? I've been pinching out willy-nilly as soon as I see a side shoot forming - am I doing it wrong ?

Linda Tal · « **Reply #7 on:** May 23, 2007, 22:53:39 »

Thanks everyone. I needed the piccies to show someone at work whose a complete novice ;). I'm sure I remember seeing a series of photos and step-by-step instructions but I've searched and I can't find them (must have dreamt them!!)

Anyway, thanks for your help.

Linda.

tim · « **Reply #8 on:** May 24, 2007, 06:54:28 »

Because, mc, if there's no truss above, it might be the leader? Just my thinking.

We're speaking here of CORDON plants.

Oh, & Sideshoots out, even if 3' tall, as they can be!! Dust wit Sulphur if you're worried.

quizzical1 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 24, 2007, 09:05:12 »

Never had a problem with removing even the largest of side shoots, (re disease etc.) but I must say (and it's probably just me being greedy), that I am always loath to remove any that have already set flowers or fruit, and just tie them in.
I do realise however that the plant is then putting more energy into the growth of the new shoots, rather than developing the fruit that is already there, so maybe I should just "bite the bullet" and remove them regardless?

tim · « **Reply #10 on:** May 24, 2007, 11:44:29 »

Meg · « **Reply #11 on:** May 24, 2007, 13:49:36 »

I did re plant the extra bit one year and had loads of extra "free"tomato planats that came obviously a little later.

mc55 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 25, 2007, 00:11:04 »

:) :)

Biscombe · « **Reply #13 on:** May 25, 2007, 09:10:00 »

Sulphur idea great Tim, dont like the idea of leaving the wound unattended!!

finchy · « **Reply #14 on:** May 27, 2007, 16:53:05 »

So, you pinch out all the side shoots. Where do the flowers come from then (having never grown toms before), further up?

tim · « **Reply #15 on:** May 27, 2007, 18:48:45 »

Start here - I'll come back later! http://www.allotments4all.co.uk/smf/index.php?topic=30916.0

Sue Mac · « **Reply #16 on:** May 20, 2010, 16:50:06 »

I wanted to know the same thing - if you look at the following site it shows a clear sketch of exactly what to do: www.gardenaction.co.uk

realfood · « **Reply #17 on:** May 20, 2010, 19:31:42 »

There is a photo showing the side shoot to be taken out on the page here:- http://www.growyourown.info/page125.html
Flower shoots look quite different with the flower buds visible.

kt. · « **Reply #18 on:** May 21, 2010, 17:12:31 »

I stopped pinching out the side shoots because sometimes they appeared to be the only ones flowering, so I was a bit sceptical of ending up with no fruit. ??? ??? The main trusses were leaf foilage only. If I pinched out all the side shoots, would the leafy foilage still begin to flower..... Is this also the same principles for cucumbers then ??? ???

blackcountrysteve · « **Reply #19 on:** May 21, 2010, 19:18:19 »

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-prune-tomatoes

try this linda

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Author Topic: Step-by-Step Photos of pinching out tomatoes???? (Read 20657 times)