These small starts serve little purpose to the plant. They form right at the “V” area (see photo above) between the two. Suckers are the small shoots that sprout from where a stem and branch connect. Suckers are extra growth “branches” that use up resources, but rarely if ever produce fruit.įirst, let’s tackle the subject of tomato suckers. Here, a sucker is pinched off of a tomato plant. Both, however, are important in the process of keeping your plant’s resources from being wasted. How To Prune Tomato Plants & Pinch Tomato SuckersĪlthough pruning branches and pinching both involve removing foliage from a plant, there is a distinct difference between the two tasks. All the more reason that pruning makes all the difference. And an overgrown plant can easily block those vital nutrients and needs.Įxcess foliage is also an open invitation to pests and disease to wreak havoc on your tomato plant’s health and production levels.
More importantly, plants need oxygen, light and water to thrive. And more importantly, not on producing tomatoes! When plants become overgrown with too many stems, branches and foliage, those resources are wasted on maintaining all of that growth. Pruning also helps guard against insect infestations, and improves overall plant health. By pruning you tomato plants, you allow the plant to concentrate its energy on producing more blooms, and ultimately, more tomatoes.
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