Bird1961
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Are my tomato plants too bushy?

I've got Mariglobe tomato plants. I think I planted them too close together. I've read that pruning them concentrates the energy to the fruit. Should I prune?
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dustyrivergardens
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If I remember correctly a Mariglobe tomato is a determinate so no don't pinch off the suckers just let them go and next year space them apart a little more. They look wonderful very good job...

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Richard L.
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This year I only planted 7 tomato plants, but most years up to 15 plants. When I have a lot of plants I "do" plant them closer together that way they lean against each other. They still have plenty of light to produce a good crop. Good Luck... next Season give your plants more room, that is what I did this year.



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