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Tomatoes can be covered with fruit, or just create a dense jungle of leaves. The difference often lies not in fertilizing or watering, but in one important June activity. Right now is therefore the time to focus on proper plant management.
June is the season when tomatoes grow literally before your eyes. New leaves, shoots and flowers are added every day. However, many gardeners focus mainly on watering and fertilizing, often overlooking the most important thing. If the plants are not properly managed, some of their energy is wasted and the harvest may not be as rich as it could be.
Regular pruning of tomatoes helps the plants manage energy better and supports the production of quality fruits. Watch the following video to learn when and how to properly prune tomatoes:
The summer harvest is being decided right now
Tomatoes are among the plants that need a clear direction of growth. In particular, they thrive best when they are led to one main stem. Thanks to this, nutrients get to where they are most needed, i.e. to flowers and future fruits.
If the plant produces too much, it starts to distribute the energy among large amounts of green matter. The result is a luxuriant growth that looks healthy, but the fruits ripen more slowly and there are much fewer of them. Correct management thus helps the plant to concentrate its forces on the production of tomatoes instead of excess leaves and shoots.
Regular bonding is also an important part of management. As the plant grows, it needs to be gradually attached to the support. The stem thus remains stable, does not break under the weight of the fruits, and the plant makes better use of space and sunlight.
More light means more fruit
Few people realize how much influence it has correct arrangement of plants for the amount of harvested tomatoes. When the shoots are directed upwards and are not excessively dense, light also reaches the lower parts of the plant. The flowers develop better and the fruits ripen evenly.
In addition, well-maintained tomatoes dry faster after rain or morning dew. Air flows between the leaves, which limits the development of fungi and other diseases that can significantly damage the crop within a few weeks.
A small intervention with a big effect
June is the ideal time to pay extra attention to tomatoes. Regular tying, straightening of growth and removal of excess shoots are among the most effective cultivation practices.
Many experienced gardeners believe that proper plant management has a greater effect on the final harvest than most fertilizers. And thanks to it, the bushes can literally be showered with juicy fruits in the summer.
