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Jeremy brua
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How big will it get?

I put my tomato plants in on may 21. They are now close to 6' tall. They are now setting fruit and covered with flowers. How big are these things going to get? Should I do some kind of agressive pruning or just let them go? They are Hillbilly and Belgium Giants.
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belgium giants can grow 15-20 feet. it's up to you, really. if you can handle a 20 foot plant, then let it go.
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Clip the top at your desired height. Some tomato plants can grow really tall/long. So if over 6 foot is an issue than just clip the growing tip.
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Yeah you can trim the tops and it won't grow anymore frm that point.

I have both of those in this year.

Do you mean Giant Belgium rather than Belgium Giants?
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gixxerific wrote:
Do you mean Giant Belgium rather than Belgium Giants?
Thats a good question. I'm not realy sure. Either way I bet its the same plant. I was worried if I cut the tops I would cut my harvest. I guess I will let them go and see how big they get. I could let them grow over and back down the next trellis.


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