Pruning guide
How to prune roma tomato
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Pruning roma tomato — FAQ
When should I prune roma tomato?
Pinch growing tip once several trusses have formed (mid-summer); remove lower leaves throughout the season. Once 4–6 flower trusses have set on the main stems, pinch or cut out the growing tip. Snap off yellowing or diseased lower leaves cleanly at the stem throughout the growing season.
How often does roma tomato need pruning?
Pinch tip once mid-season; remove lower leaves every 2–3 weeks as needed. Roma tomato is a determinate (bush) type — do not aggressively remove sideshoots as you would with indeterminate varieties, as it sets fruit on side branches. Pinch out the growing tip once the plant has set several flower trusses to direct energy into fruit. Remove lower yellowing leaves to improve airflow and reduce disease.
How do you prune roma tomato?
Once 4–6 flower trusses have set on the main stems, pinch or cut out the growing tip. Snap off yellowing or diseased lower leaves cleanly at the stem throughout the growing season.