[Livinhope]

Sorry, I seem to do nothing but ask for help.

One of my favourite tomatoes is Outdoor girl.  I have always understood that with this variety you don't take out the side shoots.   Some one on our site told me he always does take them out.  I would like anyones' opinion please.

[DD.]

This is an "indeterminate" or cordon variety & it's usual to take out the side shoots.

[Livinhope]

Thanks.

I've just googled this query, (never remember to try it first).

As usual the advice varies.  It seems to be 50/50 on whether to leave the side shoots in or not.  I must say the side shoots don't seem to be producing anything much in the way of trusses.  So perhaps they have to go.

[DD.]

If they're not doing anything, they may as well come out, rather than waste the plant's energy.

[Livinhope]

Yes, because the plants are really healthy and it's just a case of redirecting the growth.