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Pruning and staking indeterminate tomato plants can Farmers remove some or all side shoots on tall-
result in earlier fruit maturity and larger fruit. This growing indeterminate tomato plants. Depending on
guide illustrates pruning and staking methods the season and growth habit of the cultivar, they
practiced in Taiwan and other countries. leave one, two, or four side shoots to grow as fruit-
Pruning (removal of side shoots and lower shoots) bearing stems.
diverts nutrients to flower clusters and fruits on the Pruning and staking involve additional costs in
main stem, and allows more efficient air circulation. labor and materials, but these are offset by higher
Staking (supporting plants with sticks) prevents fruit market returns. To compensate for fewer fruits per
clusters from touching soil and thus reduces rotting plant, crops that will be pruned should be planted
and incidence of soil-borne disease. closer together.
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Summer production
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Pinch the growing point
In case of disease
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Cherry tomatoes