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Early Pruning of Tomato Plants

Pruning is the key to a big, delicious crop

Gary Junken, Cari Delahanty

Tomatoes are surprisingly easy to maintain. Once your young tomato plants start to grow, they will need some initial pruning. Here’s how to ensure that your plants remain healthy and produce delicious fruit.

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