Why prune tomato suckers

Looking for the best ways to keep your tomato plants producing a big crop of juicy tomatoes all summer long?  Tomatoes are by far one of the most popular plants to grow. Whether you grow multiple varieties in a traditional garden setting or just a few plants on your back patio, they are extremely rewarding …

One of the most confusing topics for those who love to grow tomatoes centers around the suckers that often grow on their tomato plants – or more importantly, what exactly are they and do you really need to prune them from your plants? Tomato suckers are the side shoots that grow in between the stems …