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Neck breather

Akron Ohio

I have a tomato plant with what I believe you call a ribbon bloom it looks like about 6 tomatoes in one bloom and above that there is a triple bloom growing that I am considering pinching off as much as I hate to so the biggest gets more growth. Whatcha think? Pics in Diary Thanks

8/15/2020 12:08:21 AM

frostbite

I. Falls, Minn

Let them both develop. When they form little tomatoes make sure they are all connected. I have had better luck with a good triple, than a caterpillar. At marble size tomato doesn't take many nutrients. Nice 4-10

8/15/2020 7:37:19 AM

Neck breather

Akron Ohio

They were all one big flower but i am not sure it looks like 2 of them might not be connected I don’t know how you would tell with out pulling on them to see if they would move separately and I’m not sure if that would be a good idea if it is separated should I try to cut the two off I will post another picture thanks

8/15/2020 12:58:48 PM

Porkchop

Central NY

You have time...golf ball size you’ll be able to better get an idea... im with frostbite...the big crazy ones aren’t always the ones with the most potential good luck neckbreather.

8/15/2020 1:43:28 PM

Neck breather

Akron Ohio

Thanks they will probably be golf ball size in a couple of days they are taking off thanks for the help

8/15/2020 3:42:21 PM

Neck breather

Akron Ohio

If they are separate should I try to cut the 2 off the big one or what

8/15/2020 3:59:28 PM

Porkchop

Central NY

If it were earlier in the season I would say ditch it for a better one but yea..if they are separate and apart go ahead and nip the “hitchhikers”.

8/15/2020 4:34:33 PM

Marv.

On top of Brush Mountain, Pa.

I go with Frostbite on this one. Good advice.

8/15/2020 5:13:18 PM

Neck breather

Akron Ohio

Thanks everyone

8/15/2020 6:07:58 PM

Neck breather

Akron Ohio

I ended up taking the two on the right off they weren’t connected pick in diaries

8/21/2020 1:02:38 PM

SaladDoug_UK

Norfolk, UK

Ah, that’s a shame, but best find out early

8/21/2020 4:01:35 PM

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