![]() ![]() When it is time to start Pruning tomato plants, it is best to do so 2-3 weeks after you plant your tomato plants. A little thinning now will pay off come harvest time. ![]() So, when you see those first little tomato seedlings poking up through the soil, resist the urge to let them all grow. Tomato plants that are crowded together are more susceptible to disease and produce fewer and smaller fruit. By thinning out the seedlings, you’re giving each plant more space to grow and ensuring that they have enough light, water, and nutrients to thrive. This may seem like a waste of perfectly good plants, but thinning is actually essential for the health of your tomato crop. The process of thinning tomato seedlings is simple: just snip off the weaker seedlings at the soil level so that only the strongest plants remain. Once the seedlings have grown to be about four inches tall and have their first true leaves, it’s time to thin them out. You can trim more than just the lower branches, just make sure to leave enough foliage to shade your tomatoes to prevent sun scald.Tomatoes are one of the most popular vegetables to grow in home gardens, and they can be started from seed indoors about six to eight weeks before the last frost date in your area. This way the suckers won't grow as large- meaning less energy wasted. Note: It is worth taking time to prune your plants on a regular basis.
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