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Sometimes it's surprising to see tomato plants with few leaves and many clusters. It's not a mistake, it's a pruning technique that helps improve production and reduce diseases.
Tip
Stagger plantings to harvest for longer periods.
Checklist
- Prepared soil
- Regular watering
- Spacing between plants
Why leaves are removed from tomato plants
- Improves ventilation between plants.
- Reduces the risk of fungi.
- Directs energy to the fruits.
- Facilitates light entry to the clusters.
In a greenhouse, where humidity can be high, this technique is especially useful.
How to prune correctly
- Remove lower leaves that touch the ground.
- Trim old or yellowing leaves.
- Always keep healthy leaves in the upper part.
- Don't remove too many at once to avoid stressing the plant.
When to do it
The ideal is to prune progressively throughout the season. This way you keep the plant balanced and avoid problems.
Conclusion
Leaf pruning on tomato plants not only improves production, it also helps keep the plant healthy. With gentle and constant pruning, you'll see better fruit and fewer diseases.
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