Tomatoes - pinching out side shoots

[autumn leaf]

I apologise for what must seem a silly question but I thought all tomato plants had to have the side shoots pinched out.  Some of the labels on ones I have bought do advise doing this but others don't mention it.  I read something on this site a little while ago which made me wonder if pinching out is the right thing to do on all varieties - does it need to be done on “bush” varieties for example or for tumblers grown in a hanging basket?  I'm all set to nip a few but would be grateful if someone could tell me if it is ok. ??? ???

[autumn leaf]

[whatsthemarrow]

You don't need to pinch them out on bush or the tumbler type.

Hope that helps mate.

Whatsthemarrow...

[manicscousers]

or the bush, I think  :)

[autumn leaf]

Thanks - will sort them out tomorrow (at least it's not raining in the greenhouse!) :D

[daxzen]

flowedew (my hero) reoccomends that you treat them as a cutting and pot them up - one extra plant for free and maybe two trusses if early enough