Taking leaves off tomato plants

peterclegg · July 2016

I think I may have taken too many leaves off my tomato plants. It is late July and I have seven plants on un heated greenhouse. Quite a lot of flowers Have I harmed the plants

Ladybird4 · July 2016

I only remove the bottom leaves after the trusses are well formed and I have stopped the tomatoes at the top.

michael mpc · July 2016

hi peter clegg I allways take my bottom leaves of but only up to the bottom truss I do stop them at 4 5 6 trusses depending what they are but when I do stop them if the leaves are stopping light or air getting to fruit take a few off the sides but don't over do it as you are unsure now don't take anymore of and se how it goes Michael

Lou12 · July 2016

It's almost impossible to take any leaves off hanging basket tomatoes without the tomatoes falling off.

Fairygirl · July 2016

I do the same as Michael. I only have one of those daft wee growhouses so it can get a bit congested, and the leaves stop good airflow as much as anything.

Once the fruits are all set, I actually take quite a lot of the foliage off and it doesn't cause any problems, as they are then virtually redundant, but it's probably best to take some off just now, and then play it by ear according to the conditions you have.

Taking leaves off tomato plants

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