Tomato foliage.

[patsyann]

Just a query from my Husband.He successfully grows tomatoes in the greenhouse every year but the plants this year have put out a lot more foliage than usual and he would like to know how much to remove if there is a guideline to follow.every other branch etc?Many thanks

[informashun]

there is a site somewhere on google where a top american grower advocates removal of all leaves up to the hairy ones near the flowers, his logic is to grow tomatos not leaves.
i am trying it on three plants and so far alls well.
a minor plus is the uptake of water is much less.
well see

[mrs_overall]

I always remove the lower leaves. Don't forget to remove the sideshoots as well.

[maxi2]

Nip out the shoots that sprout between established "branches" and the main stem. This will ensure sturdy growth for the remaining plant. Plenty of water and controlled feed!

[patsyann]

Thank you all.He is going to try your tip informashun.just on a couple of plants and see what happens.