How tall do you let your tomatoe plants grow

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Olivia9801, Jul 28, 2010.

  1. Olivia9801

    Olivia9801 Apprentice Gardener

    Joined:
    May 18, 2010
    Messages:
    20
    Ratings:
    +1
    I have about 20 tomatoe plants in the poly tunnel, and some are now reaching 6ft 5 tall. Would someone enlighten me on wether I just allow them to continue on growing, or do I snip the tops off. If so at what height?

    Many thanks
     
    Olivia9801, Jul 28, 2010
    #1 Quote in Conversation
  2. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    34,049
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Surrey
    Ratings:
    +54,090
    I stop mine when they have about 7 trusses on them around the height of my greenhouse eaves - maybe 6ft high. It's up to you really, if you have the space and supports you can leave them to get taller, the reason most people 'stop' them (nip out the growing shoot) is that the weather will turn preventing any more fruit ripening in late september or october (depending on your location). You can let them grow taller if you have heating (to extend the season) or want a load of green toms for chutney in the autumn :thumb:
     
    JWK, Jul 28, 2010
    #2 Quote in Conversation
  3. Liz W

    Liz W Gardener

    Joined:
    Aug 1, 2009
    Messages:
    181
    Location:
    Bristol
    Ratings:
    +10
    What's a truss? Often read, never understood.
     
    Liz W, Aug 3, 2010
    #3 Quote in Conversation
  4. Pete02

    Pete02 Gardener

    Joined:
    Jul 9, 2010
    Messages:
    180
    Ratings:
    +0
    Hi Liz, a Truss is a bunch of the yellow tomato flowers :thumb:
     
    Pete02, Aug 3, 2010
    #4 Quote in Conversation
Loading...
Similar Threads - tall let tomatoe
  1. Bee

    Shallots were uprooted accidentally

    Bee, Jul 13, 2025, in forum: Edible Gardening
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    308
    pete
    Jul 13, 2025
  2. Palustris

    Tall Alstromeria

    Palustris, Jun 24, 2025, in forum: Other Plants
    Replies:
    5
    Views:
    513
    Palustris
    Jun 24, 2025
  3. Bramble400

    What would grow tall here?

    Bramble400, Jun 2, 2025, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    413
    Bramble400
    Jun 2, 2025
  4. Selleri

    Ideas for tall, slim plant for summer container please

    Selleri, Feb 23, 2025, in forum: General Gardening Discussion
    Replies:
    10
    Views:
    945
    longk
    Feb 24, 2025
  5. James Sheffield

    Soakaway Installation

    James Sheffield, Dec 3, 2024, in forum: Garden Projects and DIY
    Replies:
    7
    Views:
    1,894
    infradig
    Dec 18, 2024

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice