Pinching out tomato shoots: how, when and why to remove side shoots
Pinching out tomato shoots involves removing lateral shoots that form in the leaf axils.
We will tell you why, when and how this procedure is carried out.
How to Properly Pinch Out Tomatoes
Stepsoning is carried out to redistribute nutrients and redirect them to fruit growth.
This allows to increase the quantity and improve the quality of fruits.
You can start removing stepchildren immediately after planting the seedlings in the ground.
The optimal time for pinching is from 9 to 11 a.m. It is advisable to carry out the procedure weekly.
You can remove the stepsons either by hand (break them off to the side) or with garden shears.
The instrument must be pre-disinfected, for example, with a solution of potassium permanganate.
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