1. IMPORTANT - NEW & EXISTING MEMBERS

    E-MAIL SERVER ISSUES

    We are currently experiencing issues with our outgoing email server, therefore EXISTING members will not be getting any alert emails, and NEW/PROSPECTIVE members will not receive the email they need to confirm their account. This matter has been escalated, however the technician responsible is currently on annual leave.For assistance, in the first instance, please PM any/all of the admin team (if you can), alternatively please send an email to:

    [email protected]

    We will endeavour to help as quickly as we can.
    Dismiss Notice

Tomato Cuttings

Discussion in 'Edible Gardening' started by Kristen, May 20, 2009.

  1. Kristen

    Kristen Under gardener

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2006
    Messages:
    17,534
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Suffolk, UK
    Ratings:
    +12,667
    Has anyone who has grown Tomatoes from cuttings observed whether they form their first truss lower to the ground than normal?

    Might be a solution to the "how many trusses before they hit the roof" problem?!
     
    Kristen, May 20, 2009
    #1 Quote in Conversation
  2. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    30,885
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Surrey
    Ratings:
    +46,169
    I'll be interested to know this as well. I started a few cuttings about 4 weeks ago - I'm not sure why, I don't need them as I've grown far too many tomatoes already (even after giving half away yesterday).
     
    JWK, May 20, 2009
    #2 Quote in Conversation
  3. Kristen

    Kristen Under gardener

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2006
    Messages:
    17,534
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Suffolk, UK
    Ratings:
    +12,667
    I grew some cuttings for my Mother in law. I'll pot one or to on to 11" and see compare the height of the first truss.
     
    Kristen, May 20, 2009
    #3 Quote in Conversation
  4. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    30,885
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Surrey
    Ratings:
    +46,169
    I'll do the same. Are there any signs of the first truss appearing on your cuttings kristen?
     
    JWK, May 20, 2009
    #4 Quote in Conversation
  5. Kristen

    Kristen Under gardener

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2006
    Messages:
    17,534
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Suffolk, UK
    Ratings:
    +12,667
    They were only taken a couple of weeks ago - but TBH I haven't looked, they are still in the plastic bag I put the pot in as cuttings :(

    I've got the next round of seedlings to prick out / pot on, so I'll plan to do that tonight I think.
     
    Kristen, May 20, 2009
    #5 Quote in Conversation
  6. Steve R

    Steve R Soil Furtler

    Joined:
    Feb 15, 2008
    Messages:
    3,892
    Gender:
    Male
    Occupation:
    Carer
    Location:
    Cumbria
    Ratings:
    +3,699
    Can I ask why you are taking cuttings kristen? I know your fairly well organised and would have grown your plants from seed.

    Steve...:)
     
    Steve R, May 20, 2009
    #6 Quote in Conversation
  7. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    30,885
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Surrey
    Ratings:
    +46,169
    :) Steve, Isn't it a bit like going to the GC and buying things you know you don't have space for.
     
    JWK, May 20, 2009
    #7 Quote in Conversation
  8. Kristen

    Kristen Under gardener

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2006
    Messages:
    17,534
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Suffolk, UK
    Ratings:
    +12,667
    I let one side shoot develop on each plant, with the intention of taking cuttings. I wanted some spares "just in case", and realised I should have planted some seed for my Mother in law, and had forgotten!

    I know they root easily, but I hadn't expected them all to take!
     
    Kristen, May 20, 2009
    #8 Quote in Conversation
  9. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    30,885
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Surrey
    Ratings:
    +46,169
    I had a good look at my cuttings this morning, there is the first tiny flower truss forming just above the third set of leaves.

    Kristen, how does that compare to 'normally' grown plants? I can't compare it to my 'normal' tomatoes to see where the first flower truss is on them, because I've just 'deep' planted them and stripped off the lower leaves.
     
    JWK, May 21, 2009
    #9 Quote in Conversation
  10. Kristen

    Kristen Under gardener

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2006
    Messages:
    17,534
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Suffolk, UK
    Ratings:
    +12,667
    You are just trying to expose my Nerdy-ness, but you are in luck as I asked for this data on another forum a month or so back.

    Number of leaves to the first flower truss - excluding seed leaves (the leaves are alternate, rather than being in pairs, so I counted each leaf rather than each pair).

    Ailsa Craig and Shirley [sown 15Feb] and Gardeners Delight [sown 01Mar] all 26", give or take an inch, and 9 leaves from soil to first truss.

    Other answers included:

    four Goldstar plants all nine leaves to the first truss.
    three Cedrico plants two with nine leaves, the other has eight.
    flower trusses range from 17.5" and 20.5" from soil (compost) level, although two Cedrico are only 15".

    Alicante: 10 leaves 23" to first flower
    Harbinger: 10 leaves 10" to first flower
    Tamara: 7leaves 16" to first flower

    Tumbling toms about 18"

    tigerella and black cherry 6 leaves
    Ailsa Craig 8 leaves

    Be interested to hear how your deep-planted, and cuttings, fare.
     
    Kristen, May 21, 2009
    #10 Quote in Conversation
  11. JWK

    JWK Gardener Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jun 3, 2008
    Messages:
    30,885
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Surrey
    Ratings:
    +46,169
    Thanks Kristen, its all useful info. I'll be getting out my tape measure as well now. Initially it looks like my cuttings will form their first truss much lower down. I'll get some photos posted when they are potted on.
     
    JWK, May 21, 2009
    #11 Quote in Conversation
Loading...
Similar Threads - Tomato Cuttings
  1. Glynne Williams

    Taking Tomato plant cuttings

    Glynne Williams, Oct 19, 2021, in forum: Edible Gardening
    Replies:
    3
    Views:
    509
    Glynne Williams
    Oct 24, 2021
  2. Aldo

    Tomato cuttings - Is letting them put roots in water before planting a waste of time?

    Aldo, Jun 15, 2019, in forum: Edible Gardening
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    918
    Aldo
    Jun 16, 2019
  3. miraflores

    tomato cuttings

    miraflores, May 21, 2016, in forum: Edible Gardening
    Replies:
    6
    Views:
    648
    pete
    May 21, 2016
  4. ellwilll

    should i take cuttings from my tomato?

    ellwilll, Jun 6, 2012, in forum: Edible Gardening
    Replies:
    27
    Views:
    2,490
    Hex_2011
    Jul 23, 2012
  5. Larkshall

    Tomato cuttings

    Larkshall, Mar 31, 2011, in forum: Propagation This Month
    Replies:
    9
    Views:
    2,135
    JWK
    Sep 1, 2013

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