Pruning Tomatoes: When, Why, and How to Do It Without Hurting Your Plants

Pruning Tomatoes: When, Why, and How to Do It Without Hurting Your Plants

The Grounded Homestead
Published on: 11/06/2025

Learn how to prune tomato plants the right way—without stunting growth or cutting too much. This guide covers pruning tips for indeterminate and determinate varieties, sucker removal, airflow benefits, and zone-specific strategies for a stronger, healthier harvest.

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