Howdy!

So I have a potted garden with 2 half wine barrel sized planters full of tomato plants.
2 plants per container.
My question is, although my plants are bushy, leafy and beautiful, could they be too bushy and leafy?

I mean, if I were to prune many of the leaves, would I get more tomatoes?

Thanks!
Sue

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Originally Posted by mrstedplank

Howdy!

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And a Howdy! Back Sue

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Originally Posted by mrstedplank

So I have a potted garden with 2 half wine barrel sized planters full of tomato plants.
2 plants per container.
My question is, although my plants are bushy, leafy and beautiful, could they be too bushy and leafy?

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No.

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Originally Posted by mrstedplank

I mean, if I were to prune many of the leaves, would I get more tomatos?

Thanks!
Sue

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No, again.
The physiology of the tom plant instructs it put put its energy into the fruit already there.
The only way to gain more fruit is to let it grow.

If you do prune, never go past the last four stems towards the tip on a branch or you'll shut down that branch.
Pruning for yellow old age or diseased stems is okay, and should be done, just make sure you dispose of the trimmings in the trash, don't compost!
Washing of hands should also be done if moving from a known problem plant to a healthy one.

Check this link:
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/garden...352932-16.html
Go to Page 12 you'll see the link for pruning.

This next link is Edition II of Links for UDT
https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/garden...352932-22.html