Thank you for saying that you Trim away the leaves and keep the suckers. I've been doing that for years and it works wonderfully. Everybody always says get rid of the suckers. Your garden is beautiful
Wait do you keep the little leaves that come between a unfruitful branch and the stem but cut off that branch? How does this work I’m kinda confused cuz I was also told to get rid of the suckers? First time having tomato plants so I appreciate any advice! 😊
@@Ama.921 I wish I could send you a video... I would explain what I do I have not pruned any of my tomatoes yet. I could totally show you how I do it...
I never work in my garden thinking i had a red thumb for plants, but to my surprise, i just discovered I have a green thumb after 40 years thinking I am a plant killer 😅 thus makes me so happy now 😊
Very beautiful!!! I'm building some collapsible A-frame trellis' tomorrow. ;) But I just might have to plant some by my arched trellis now! ;) Thanks for sharing!!❤
Every Tomatoe doesn't go to waist take the green ones punch a hole three make your polish pickles broth and cut onions and place on bottom then green tomatoes halfway then red pepper cut in half about five then onion then fill Green Tomatoes then a teaspoon of pickles crunch use it with everything you need as a crunch, Okra, veggies pickles with red hot pepper ok. You will be happy. Use up everything. Next grow tons of pepper to make cowboy candy but don't give any jars away charge those men. My husband friend's thought I must be a store on can food's. Ya I make zucchini pineapple, zucchini candy.
Almost done?! Wow! Mine are just starting...im a 2nd year gardener in zone 5b. My peas are 6 inches tall, and I thought of starting a new batch. Im learning when to start my seeds and take things outside. Tonight will be 30, and hopefully will stop being so cold after tomorrow.
@gardenary Any thoughts on interplanting tomatoes with yardlong asparagus beans on an arbor? Would love to add some extra tomato starts into the mix since I have about 50 leftover 😅
@@susanbyrd1668determinate variety (they dont grow very tall like the indeterminates that grow tall until they get killed by frost. Generally, you dont remove suckers on determinate varieties because they are small to begin with.
Do you only cut them down because of winter. It doesn't snow in Queensland Australia. So can I just leave them to continue to produce more cherry tamatoes?
These types of tomatoes are indeterminate, meaning they will continue to grow as long as the weather and nutrient load allows them too. Disease usually ends their life at some point though.
So does everyone prune their tomatoes? I have very fertile dirt (I have ducks) and everything grows like crazy. BUT my tomatoes, although they always look healthy and enormous, hardly give me any fruit, ever. Tons of green foliage, a few flowers, but a pitiful amount of actual tomatoes. They will literally be 8 ft tall by fall, but I want tomatoes, that's the whole point!!!
Too much nitrogen? Not sure though this may be the duck effect. Try fertilizing with more P and K, and less N (of the NPK breakdown of your fertilizer). You can also get your soil tested to confirm what it needs (through your county Cooperative Extension). That ducky soil would be GREAT for heavy nitrogen feeders like butternut & other squash, pumpkins, some brassicas & greens. And I don't know about all that pruning (while keeping the suckers?), though I will be looking into it myself. Lastly, you may have a pollinator problem (?). Must attract more bees & butterflies to the garden, and help out a little by hand-pollinating (?). Again, ask a master gardener at the cooperative extension. Good luck!
@@altabugs Thanks. I'll have to look into fertilizer. I just got my first package of honey bees two days ago and put them right next to my garden. Fingers crossed. I'm also growing a small trial patch of potatoes for the first time and they look extremely happy so far. What has always grown well for me are summer squashes, okra, bush beans, collards, and broccoli. Cucumbers have been very sad and ugly every year. My watermelon were great last year until my ducks and geese obliterated them. There wasn't even an inch of stem anywhere. I searched, they were thorough.
Depends where you live. If it freezes and snows (where the snow gets inches or a foot or more deep (1/3 meter) for a couple of months, tomatoes are definitely annuals, because they will freeze and die, along with most veggies. We do get blueberries, apples, and other berries that need to freeze & go dormant.
Thank you for saying that you Trim away the leaves and keep the suckers. I've been doing that for years and it works wonderfully. Everybody always says get rid of the suckers. Your garden is beautiful
Wait do you keep the little leaves that come between a unfruitful branch and the stem but cut off that branch? How does this work I’m kinda confused cuz I was also told to get rid of the suckers? First time having tomato plants so I appreciate any advice! 😊
@@Ama.921 I wish I could send you a video... I would explain what I do I have not pruned any of my tomatoes yet. I could totally show you how I do it...
I never work in my garden thinking i had a red thumb for plants, but to my surprise, i just discovered I have a green thumb after 40 years thinking I am a plant killer 😅 thus makes me so happy now 😊
Very beautiful!!! I'm building some collapsible A-frame trellis' tomorrow. ;)
But I just might have to plant some by my arched trellis now! ;)
Thanks for sharing!!❤
Loved this😊
Thank you for this. I've got limited space to work with & thought of doing this this season but was nervous if it would work. Now I know it will.
this works so well I'm surprised you haven't put in more Arched trellises.
Fantastic execution of skill and dedication to the world of gardening.
Dream garden right there!
Very nice Miss GreenThumb!
Beautiful Garden
Great idea. Must get some trellis!
I love your ideas...
I love that you keep all of your suckers!
Beautiful ‼️😍❤️
Lovely job ❤
Wow, unbelievable, beautiful and great tips..thank you for sharing ❤❤😊
Tomatoes love growing with carrots!
Awesome, I love cherry tomatoes 🍅
WELL DONE
Yes please ❤!
Miss lady that is beautiful!
I love the trellis
That looked beautiful.
top of your pea plants, it wonderful in soup, ramen garnish, stir fry or steamed, blanched or stir fry...do not waist..
Wonderful!
Thank you. This is an amazing idea.
Very cool.
Super cool!
Every Tomatoe doesn't go to waist take the green ones punch a hole three make your polish pickles broth and cut onions and place on bottom then green tomatoes halfway then red pepper cut in half about five then onion then fill Green Tomatoes then a teaspoon of pickles crunch use it with everything you need as a crunch, Okra, veggies pickles with red hot pepper ok. You will be happy. Use up everything. Next grow tons of pepper to make cowboy candy but don't give any jars away charge those men. My husband friend's thought I must be a store on can food's. Ya I make zucchini pineapple, zucchini candy.
Where did you get that nice sturdy looking arch?
I’d love to know as well!
Wow
Amazing
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My peas are almost done, trying to let them go to seed, my sungolds are about 2-2.5 ft so far, waiting to get the trellis.
Almost done?! Wow! Mine are just starting...im a 2nd year gardener in zone 5b. My peas are 6 inches tall, and I thought of starting a new batch. Im learning when to start my seeds and take things outside. Tonight will be 30, and hopefully will stop being so cold after tomorrow.
😂 right? Mine are like 4 inches tall. Zone 6b.
This is way cool 👍🏼
❤ I love this idea
Just beautiful!! Is there a specific type of tomorrow plant to use?
great planting
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@gardenary Any thoughts on interplanting tomatoes with yardlong asparagus beans on an arbor? Would love to add some extra tomato starts into the mix since I have about 50 leftover 😅
I’m confused I’ve always been told to get rid of the suckers???????
Maureen G@ Same! 😮
Yes but not for the dwarf tomatoes
@@marinevaletudie9617
Curious,Dwarf tomatoes? Which varieties are they?
@@susanbyrd1668determinate variety (they dont grow very tall like the indeterminates that grow tall until they get killed by frost. Generally, you dont remove suckers on determinate varieties because they are small to begin with.
i love planting, but i don't have enough patience until they bloom/have the fruits
New sub!
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Where does one find such a fantastically structured trellis??
Hey there, we have lots of great options at shop.gardenary.com. This is the Nicole Arch Trellis!
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Do you only cut them down because of winter. It doesn't snow in Queensland Australia. So can I just leave them to continue to produce more cherry tamatoes?
These types of tomatoes are indeterminate, meaning they will continue to grow as long as the weather and nutrient load allows them too. Disease usually ends their life at some point though.
Did you say you keep the suckers? I’m confused
How do you manage wild birds, and fauna that eats everything?
What do u do with the extra tomatoes?
"Threat" of frost.
Did you know that tomato leaves editable? My mother always cooked it.
Where did you get your Trellis ?
Can you grow Better Boy tomatoes like this?
Where did you get the trellis? Beautiful well done
Please what are these viney type tomatoes called?
They're indeterminate, or vining, tomatoes. I love growing grape or cherry types.
How many tomato plants were on your larger trellis?
i envy people with green thumbs 😭
Hi what are those small elongated tomatoes called
Where can I buy THIS trellis? It is way better looking then what I have.
What zone do you live in please?👆🏾
Can you explain why you keep the suckers?
Suckers will actually produce clusters of fruit!
Where did you get the trellis from ?
Hi there! This was custom-made, but we have kit versions for sale here: shop.gardenary.com/collections/garden-supplies/products/nicole-arch-trellis
Wherr is that? You have so many days😮
You leave the suckers? I thought we’re suppose to prune the suckers?
So does everyone prune their tomatoes? I have very fertile dirt (I have ducks) and everything grows like crazy. BUT my tomatoes, although they always look healthy and enormous, hardly give me any fruit, ever. Tons of green foliage, a few flowers, but a pitiful amount of actual tomatoes. They will literally be 8 ft tall by fall, but I want tomatoes, that's the whole point!!!
Too much nitrogen? Not sure though this may be the duck effect. Try fertilizing with more P and K, and less N (of the NPK breakdown of your fertilizer). You can also get your soil tested to confirm what it needs (through your county Cooperative Extension).
That ducky soil would be GREAT for heavy nitrogen feeders like butternut & other squash, pumpkins, some brassicas & greens.
And I don't know about all that pruning (while keeping the suckers?), though I will be looking into it myself.
Lastly, you may have a pollinator problem (?). Must attract more bees & butterflies to the garden, and help out a little by hand-pollinating (?). Again, ask a master gardener at the cooperative extension. Good luck!
There are some really good You tube videos on pruning tomatoes. It makes a big improvement on fruit yield!
@@altabugs Thanks. I'll have to look into fertilizer. I just got my first package of honey bees two days ago and put them right next to my garden. Fingers crossed. I'm also growing a small trial patch of potatoes for the first time and they look extremely happy so far. What has always grown well for me are summer squashes, okra, bush beans, collards, and broccoli. Cucumbers have been very sad and ugly every year. My watermelon were great last year until my ducks and geese obliterated them. There wasn't even an inch of stem anywhere. I searched, they were thorough.
Tomatoes are perennials though. Why are you removing them from the garden? 👀
Depends where you live. If it freezes and snows (where the snow gets inches or a foot or more deep (1/3 meter) for a couple of months, tomatoes are definitely annuals, because they will freeze and die, along with most veggies. We do get blueberries, apples, and other berries that need to freeze & go dormant.
Where do you live?
This garden was in Chicago
Laura @gardenanswer should see this