Too many toms?

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cabbagehead

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Too many toms?
« on: June 01, 2009, 10:13 »
On one plant I have 4 good sets with another six in flower. The plant is around 3ft tall. Should I pinch some of the flowers? Also, the plant is quite leafy. Should I prune?
Tx for any help.
If all else fails read the instructions.

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Re: Too many toms?
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2009, 11:04 »
We could do with knowing the variety before going any further!
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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Re: Too many toms?
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2009, 10:06 »
D'OH! Of course sorry. The one above is "Moneymaker" I just had a quick count up, sets and flowers add up to around 80/100 toms. Unbelievable?

Seeded in February (heated propagator)

Grown on in 3 inch pots. When the plants had a very good root system I  transplanted into grow bags. Now feeding plants twice a week with a bog standard tom feeder. Mix 40ml x 10lt. Giving each plant around 2lts each over the day.






 
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Re: Too many toms?
« Reply #3 on: June 02, 2009, 13:00 »
Sounds fine to me.

For "Moneymaker" leave a single central "cordon" by taking out all the side shoots - if you are not familiar with that task this may help:

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-prune-tomatoes

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Re: Too many toms?
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2009, 07:06 »
Thanks, that did help.


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