Single-Leader Tomato Pruning

Pruning to one main stem for a tidier, more productive plant.

The quick answer

Pinch out the suckers that form where a leaf meets the main stem, keeping one main leader. Do it early and often while suckers are small.

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The quick answer

Keep one main stem. Pinch out the "suckers" that sprout in the crotch between a leaf and the main stem while they are still small.

A single-leader plant puts more energy into fruit and airflow instead of a tangle of extra vines. It is easier to trellis and easier to pick.

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