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samtheman
08-04-2011, 10:53 AM
I have a couple of indeterminate tomato plants that are taking over my growbeds, they are almost 6 feet height.
Is it possible to cut them down or prune them to control their growth?

urbanfarmer
08-04-2011, 12:08 PM
Yes, you can prune them. Pruning is best done early in the day when plants are turgid but dry. Pruning early in the day allows the wound to dry sufficiently during the day making it less susceptible to decay organisms. It is best not to prune during cloudy periods because drying of the wounds is not optimal.

samtheman
08-04-2011, 02:38 PM
Awesome!
I'll wait til tomorrow morning to work on this. 8-)

badflash
08-04-2011, 08:43 PM
Yep. You can also root the cuttings.

samtheman
08-05-2011, 01:02 PM
Yep. You can also root the cuttings.


Wow, that I didn't know!
Thanks Badflash