[Paul(c)]

I have two upright tomato plants (money spinners) in a grow bag outside.

This is my first time growing them, and they have overgrown quite a bit.  What I mean is that the plant has developed a lot of side shoots.  The side shoots have quite thick stems - developing over weeks and weeks.

Is there a point where you cannot prune or does the thickness of the side shoot stems not matter?

Also regarding pinching out the top, to prevent further growth, is this just a case to pinching out the top part of the plant?

Thanks,
Paul

[DD.]

Do you mean Money Makers?

If they're thick, cut them off, don't try to snap them. Stick them in a pot & they'll root to make a new plant.

Or you could just leave them!

[Paul(c)]

yes money makers would be the one.

[MarkG]

Hi Paul,

I pinch off the growth tip at the top of the plant. I read that two leaves should be left above the top truss, so I do that, and then snap off the tip. I've got 6 plants so pinched out when 4 trusses had formed. Some people wait for 5 or 6 trusses, or until the plant hits the top of the greenhouse. Plenty of tomatoes forming now.

Cheers,

Mark.