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Pruning guide

How to prune striped roman tomato

Best time
Weekly throughout the growing season
How often
Weekly during the growing season
Technique
Remove suckers at the leaf axils before they are 2 inches long. Train to a single stake with 1–2 stems. Clear leaves below the lowest fruit cluster to reduce soil splash and disease.

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Pruning striped roman tomato — FAQ

When should I prune striped roman tomato?

Weekly throughout the growing season. Remove suckers at the leaf axils before they are 2 inches long. Train to a single stake with 1–2 stems. Clear leaves below the lowest fruit cluster to reduce soil splash and disease.

How often does striped roman tomato need pruning?

Weekly during the growing season. Striped Roman is a paste-type indeterminate tomato. Regular suckering and training to 1–2 main stems focuses energy into the elongated fruits and keeps the plant open to airflow, which is especially important for paste types prone to foliar disease. Remove lower leaves and prune suckers consistently.

How do you prune striped roman tomato?

Remove suckers at the leaf axils before they are 2 inches long. Train to a single stake with 1–2 stems. Clear leaves below the lowest fruit cluster to reduce soil splash and disease.