hackey lad Posted March 18 Author Share Posted March 18 On 13/03/2024 at 19:41, Palomar said: Same 👍 Going to try a couple of Pomorodino Plum tomatoes from seeds . Do you know if you have to take the side shoots off or leave them ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood_S6 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I would definitely remove side shoots, they take away nutrients from fruit producing vines no point in having 6 ft of non producing vines which the plant could have used for fruiting, aslo when you plant them, go for half stem deep as tomato plants spring roots roots wherever they come in contact with soil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
websters gue Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 I put some Pentland Javelin first early potatoes in today. I put them in a raised bed and I’ll put a cover over them if there’s a risk of frost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackey lad Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 7 hours ago, Beechwood_S6 said: I would definitely remove side shoots, they take away nutrients from fruit producing vines no point in having 6 ft of non producing vines which the plant could have used for fruiting, aslo when you plant them, go for half stem deep as tomato plants spring roots roots wherever they come in contact with soil. Thanks . It’s just that I’m trying another new type of big tomato this year and it specifically says not to take out the side shoots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beechwood_S6 Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 we've grown a few heritage and heirloom varieties , they worked well much better to have good sized fruit than a shed load of green vines doing nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorpist Posted March 30 Share Posted March 30 Highly recommend San Marzano plum tomatoes they are superb for passata . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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