How to prune chocolate cherry tomato

Throughout the growing season once plants are 12 inches tall. Snap out small suckers with your fingers before they exceed 2 inches. Remove the bottom 6–8 inches of foliage as the plant grows. Tie main stems to a support as they extend.

Weekly suckering; lower-leaf removal every 2–3 weeks. Chocolate Cherry Tomato is an indeterminate variety that produces prolifically without heavy pruning, but removing suckers prevents an overcrowded, unproductive tangle. Prune to 2–3 main stems for good airflow and steady cropping. Strip lower leaves as the plant grows to reduce disease risk near the soil.

Snap out small suckers with your fingers before they exceed 2 inches. Remove the bottom 6–8 inches of foliage as the plant grows. Tie main stems to a support as they extend.