Learn why it is important to never remove this sucker from your tomato plant and how to identify it.
Tomatoes are a popular vegetable to grow in gardens and greenhouses. However, many people are unaware of the importance of suckers on tall tomatoes. Suckers are the shoots that grow in the axles of tomato plants, and while they are typically removed from undersized tomatoes, they should not be removed from tall tomatoes.
In fact, removing suckers from tall tomatoes can significantly decrease the yield of the plant. This is because tall tomatoes, also known as indeterminate tomatoes, are best grown in two stems. By leaving the vital sucker under the first brush on the tomato, gardeners can ensure a powerful bush and a bountiful harvest.
Key Takeaways
- Suckers should not be removed from tall tomatoes to increase yield.
- The vital sucker is located under the first brush on the tomato.
- Growing tall tomatoes in two stems is the most efficient method.
Understanding Suckers on Tomatoes
Suckers are small shoots that grow in the axils of tomato plants. In the case of tall tomatoes, these suckers should not be removed if you want to increase your yield by two times. This method is particularly effective for indeterminate tomatoes that are grown in a greenhouse or with high props in open ground.
To clarify, indeterminate tomatoes are those that continue to grow and produce fruit throughout the growing season. In contrast, determinate tomatoes grow to a certain size and then stop producing fruit.
When it comes to removing suckers, it’s important to note that this should only be done for tall tomatoes. For undersized tomatoes, suckers should not be cut. Instead, remove the lower leaves and locate the sucker that should not be removed for two-stem growth.
To identify the sucker, look at the first brush on the tomato plant. Under this brush, the sucker grows as a continuation of the trunk and not like an ordinary small sucker emerging from the sinus. This sucker is the most powerful and cannot be missed. Leaving it will result in a powerful bush and a bigger harvest.
In summary, removing suckers on tall tomatoes can significantly increase your yield. To identify the sucker, look under the first brush on the tomato plant and leave it as a continuation of the trunk. By doing so, you’ll get a powerful bush and a bigger harvest.
Growing Tomatoes in Greenhouses
When growing tall tomatoes in greenhouses, it is important to leave the sucker intact. Removing the sucker will result in a lower yield. The sucker grows in the axles of all tomatoes, but it should only be left on tall tomatoes, also known as indeterminate tomatoes.
Indeterminate tomatoes are convenient to grow in two stems when there is something to tie them to. It can be difficult to do this in open ground, but if you have the opportunity and a lot of high props, you can also apply this method.
To identify the sucker, look at the fork and the first brush on the tomato. Under the first brush, the sucker grows as a continuation of the trunk, and not like an ordinary small sucker emerging from the sinus. This sucker is impossible to miss, and leaving it will result in a powerful bush and a big harvest.
It is important to note that this method only applies to tall tomatoes. On undersized tomatoes, the lower suckers should be removed, but the sucker under the first brush should be left intact.
By leaving the sucker on tall tomatoes, you can significantly increase the yield. In fact, removing all the suckers will result in a harvest that is half as much.
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The Importance of Suckers on Tall Tomatoes
Suckers are small shoots that grow in the axles of tomato plants. For tall tomatoes, also known as indeterminate tomatoes, it is important to leave one specific sucker intact to increase yield. This sucker grows directly under the first brush of the tomato plant and goes as a continuation of the trunk. It is more powerful than other suckers that emerge from the sinus of the plant.
Leaving this sucker intact helps to grow the tomato plant in two stems, which significantly increases the yield. If all suckers are removed, the harvest will be half as much. This method is especially convenient for greenhouse-grown tall tomatoes, but it can also be applied in open ground if there are high props available to support the plants.
It is important to note that this method only applies to tall tomatoes. For undersized tomatoes, all suckers should be removed except for the lower ones.
To identify the specific sucker that should be left intact, look for the first brush on the tomato plant. The sucker grows directly under this brush and is very noticeable. Leaving this sucker intact will result in a powerful bush and a big harvest.
In conclusion, leaving one specific sucker intact on tall tomato plants is crucial for increasing yield. This method is easy to apply and can result in a harvest that is two times greater than if all suckers are removed.
Identifying the Vital Sucker
When growing tall indeterminate tomatoes, it is essential to identify and leave the vital sucker to increase the yield by up to two times. The sucker grows in the axil of the first brush on the tomato and goes like a continuation of the trunk, not like an ordinary small sucker emerging from the sinus. This sucker is the most powerful and cannot be missed. It significantly increases the yield on tall tomatoes, and leaving it will result in a powerful bush and a big harvest.
On undersized tomatoes, it is not necessary to cut suckers. Instead, remove the lower ones and get to the sucker, which is not worth removing if you want to grow in two stems. This method is convenient to grow tomatoes in two stems when there is something to tie them to, and it will be difficult to do this in open ground. However, if you have a lot of high props and grow tall tomatoes in open ground, you can also apply this method.
To identify the vital sucker, your guide will be the first brush on the tomato. Under the first brush, the sucker grows, and to the right or left, the first sucker under the brush will go from below. Leaving this sucker will increase the yield by two times, and removing all the suckers will result in half as much harvest.
In conclusion, when growing tall indeterminate tomatoes, it is crucial to identify and leave the vital sucker to increase the yield significantly.
The Impact of Suckers on Tomato Yield
Suckers are the shoots that grow in the axles of tomato plants. In the case of tall tomatoes, also known as indeterminate tomatoes, removing suckers can significantly reduce the yield. The first sucker under the first brush on the tomato is the most powerful and should not be removed if you want to grow in two stems.
By leaving this sucker, growers can get a powerful bush and a big harvest. The fork of the tomato plant is where the first brush is located, and the sucker grows under the first brush. This sucker goes like a continuation of the trunk and not like an ordinary small sucker emerging from the sinus. It is very noticeable, and removing it would reduce the yield by half.
It is important to note that this method only applies to tall tomatoes that are grown in a greenhouse or have high props in open ground. Undersized tomatoes should not have their suckers removed. By following these guidelines, growers can increase their tomato yield by two times.
In conclusion, the impact of suckers on tomato yield is significant, and growers should be aware of the importance of leaving the first sucker under the first brush on tall tomato plants.