I am in need of directions to prune tomatoe plants without causing damage. I know only 3 leaves should be left in order to promote large quantity of fruit. I am growing in 5 gallon pots of potting soil. been in 2 weeks and they are 2 feet tall already. (better bush) Is it too late to prune? Thanks for any help Dino
Dino I grow tomatoes and usually they crop very well for me. I don't prune them though. I simply pinch out new growth so that they bush out more and don't grow too 'leggy.' I'm sure others will be along shortly who can help you out more than I can. You probably already know that tomaties are very greedy plants and need plenty of feed as well as water to produce the best fruits. Good luck with yours.
Better bush is an indeterminate variety. I've never heard of leaving only 3 leaves. You should pinch out any sucker sprouts, and the leaves on the stem below the first blooms, also any secondary stems. As far as I know, it is never to late to prune a tomato. From http://www.taunton.com/finegardening/ho ... atoes.aspx
Here is a picture of my cherry tomato plant. It is about 2 feet tall or so. When should I pinch the top?
