Topic: A timely reminder?

[tim]

We've mentioned this before, but now's the time to watch out. As soon as you think that your toms are looking lush - there's a reason for it!!

Almost perfect bifurcation.

[terrace max]

My tomatoes have bifurcated - did I do something wrong??

[Marianne]

Tim, Sounds a bit rude !  ;D ::)

What is bifurcation  ??? ???

[undercarriage plan]

Tim, what's that? Sorry if thick question! Mine are looking lovely, grew them on as suggested, potting them deeper each time and they look very healthy. False sense of security? Lottie

[tim]

Here's a better picture which I missed.

Nothing wrong - it's nature. You can grow both on, but it's more normal to grit ones teeth & take one out before it takes too much out of the plant.

[Black Forest Dan]

Tim, is it worth taking cuttings from tomatoes? dip it in hormone rooting powder and into the pot with it? Or are tomatoes not suitable for that?

I've bought a pot of rooting hormone and am wondering which of my veggies are the best candidates... is that a good way to use bits of the plant that you need to cut off anyway?

[westsussexlottie]

Works well for tomatoes to plant up the side shoots.

[tim]

Works well. In fact either of the shoots shown would be ideal! Or any side shoot of nearly pencil thickness. I do a lot for our local plant sale like that.

[Mrs Ava]

Couple of mind have split like that.  I choose the smaller of the stems, and the one with the most immature flowers.  Tis a shame though.  And I really should try to take cuttings from the side shoots.

[Justy]

if we did take cuttings as mentioned - will they have time to fruit this year?

[tim]

If done 'in time' - of course!

[Rox]

does the cutting method only work for indeterminates or can one successfully propagate determinate tom types using this method as well?  ???  what does 'in time' mean? ASAP I'm assuming?

[tim]

1. Can't see why there should be a difference?
2. Yes!