Pruning guide
How to prune beefsteak tomato
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Pruning beefsteak tomato — FAQ
When should I prune beefsteak tomato?
Remove sideshoots weekly throughout growing season; pinch growing tip in late summer (August). Pinch out sideshoots in the leaf axils with your fingers while they are small and soft, leaving a single leader (or two for a double-cordon). In late summer, cut the main growing tip 2 leaves above the topmost flower truss.
How often does beefsteak tomato need pruning?
Sideshoot removal weekly; tip pinch once in late summer. Beefsteak tomatoes are indeterminate (cordon) varieties that require regular pinching of sideshoots to maintain a single or double stem and direct energy into producing large fruits. Remove sideshoots weekly when they are small (under 2.5 cm). Pinch out the growing tip in late summer, around 2 leaves above the final truss.
How do you prune beefsteak tomato?
Pinch out sideshoots in the leaf axils with your fingers while they are small and soft, leaving a single leader (or two for a double-cordon). In late summer, cut the main growing tip 2 leaves above the topmost flower truss.