Pruning guide
How to prune principe borghese tomato
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Pruning principe borghese tomato — FAQ
When should I prune principe borghese tomato?
At transplanting, set a cage or stake; remove dead/damaged growth as needed throughout the season. Fit a tomato cage at planting. Do not pinch suckers on determinate types — the plant sets all its fruit over a concentrated period and then stops growing. Remove only clearly dead or diseased tissue with clean, sterile tools.
How often does principe borghese tomato need pruning?
Minimal; only dead or diseased tissue removal as needed. Principe Borghese is a determinate (bush) Italian drying tomato. Determinate varieties do NOT need suckering — removing growth limits the fixed fruit set. Simply remove any dead, diseased, or broken stems. Provide basic support with a cage or stake to keep fruit off the ground, but let the plant grow naturally.
How do you prune principe borghese tomato?
Fit a tomato cage at planting. Do not pinch suckers on determinate types — the plant sets all its fruit over a concentrated period and then stops growing. Remove only clearly dead or diseased tissue with clean, sterile tools.