Armpitted Tomatoes

[womble]

Nice technique, I have heard better names...

[sunnymay10]

Would like to try this, but will they fruit this year? as they must be realy small plants, or do you need to let them get a bit bigger than you would normaly nip out?

sunnymay.

[scarey55]

Cool. I didn't know that you could do this - thanks folks.

[Brengirl]

Oh my goodness I am just thinking of all the armpits I have turned my nose up to lol. I can't wait to get my hands on the next one. Brilliant idea.

[Brengirl]

btw...I have one underarm growth that I must have missed before. It's about 8" long and producing flower can I nip this off and restart as well?

[zazen999]

Would like to try this, but will they fruit this year? as they must be realy small plants, or do you need to let them get a bit bigger than you would normaly nip out?

sunnymay.

Yes, they are a bit shorter than their parents but will fruit this year, just like their olds.

[zazen999]

btw...I have one underarm growth that I must have missed before. It's about 8" long and producing flower can I nip this off and restart as well?

Yes. it will wilt for a few days but put it deep into compost and it should be fine.

[Snadger]

btw...I have one underarm growth that I must have missed before. It's about 8" long and producing flower can I nip this off and restart as well?

You need to see a Doctor about that Brengirl!

[Brengirl]

You need to see a Doctor about that Brengirl!

OMG I really should read what I wrote.

[northepaul]

Wow that is interesting! I never knew that, although I have more tomatoes than I know what to do with at the mo.
Following on from Brengirl's question (the serious part ) - I have followed instructions on removing the armpits of my large non bush toms, but wanted to double check something please - they are still very bushy can I remove other branches/part of branches to thin them out abit? And if so, should I snap them off with my fingers or use a knife?
Ta muchly xx

[COMPOST CORNER]

One of my bought sungolds is already proucing it's first small fruit, and it's armpit progeny are beginning to flower although only 4" high, I think it's becasue they are at the same stage as the parent plant. Great isn't it?

[Two_Sheds]

It certainly helps me justify the cost (£3) of a packet of Sungold seeds: I can eke out a pack for 3 years or more

[Snadger]

OMG I really should read what I wrote.

Ah, I see its a grey/white hare as well!

[Rabidbun]

Ooo, good tip, thanks! Haven't yet pulled off the shoots from mine and was bemoaning the fact that I've given away all the spares so couldn't give any to my mum and dad just the other morning (they've got spider mites, their tomatoes, not mum and dad )!

[Mac]

Great reminder....thanks....and love the new profesional term...