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How to prune sweet 100 cherry tomato

Best time
Remove sideshoots weekly throughout growing season; pinch tip in late summer (August)
How often
Sideshoot removal weekly; tip pinch once in late summer
Technique
Regularly pinch out sideshoots in the leaf axils while small, keeping 1–2 main leaders. As an indeterminate variety, it will grow tall — support with stakes and pinch the tip in late summer to direct energy into ripening the last trusses.

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Pruning sweet 100 cherry tomato — FAQ

When should I prune sweet 100 cherry tomato?

Remove sideshoots weekly throughout growing season; pinch tip in late summer (August). Regularly pinch out sideshoots in the leaf axils while small, keeping 1–2 main leaders. As an indeterminate variety, it will grow tall — support with stakes and pinch the tip in late summer to direct energy into ripening the last trusses.

How often does sweet 100 cherry tomato need pruning?

Sideshoot removal weekly; tip pinch once in late summer. Sweet 100 is an indeterminate (cordon) cherry tomato that produces prolifically on sideshoots but benefits from training to 1–2 main stems for manageability. Pinch out sideshoots regularly to prevent excessive sprawl and improve air circulation. Pinch the growing tip 2 leaves above the final truss in late summer to ripen remaining fruit.

How do you prune sweet 100 cherry tomato?

Regularly pinch out sideshoots in the leaf axils while small, keeping 1–2 main leaders. As an indeterminate variety, it will grow tall — support with stakes and pinch the tip in late summer to direct energy into ripening the last trusses.