Tomato Gardening| How to prune and stake your tomato plants for optimal growth.

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In this video we walk you through the steps of pruning and staking your tomato plants. These techniques will help you grow larger, healthier tomatoes to enjoy!

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[@michaelwatkins3842]

This is the way. Old farmer here, and I say your content is always spot on, to the point and relevant in the days to come. God bless you.

[@sharononeal7183]

I took a few of my pruned pieces earlier in the season and rooted them. I now have more tomatoes coming on from those cuttings. :)

[@ColonelAngus100]

Tomatoes are the easiest to clone. I do every year and it saves on seeds and space.

[@MsStaceyStacks]

I was just thinking of this

[@audriiiiroberts3030]

Wow, thanks guys!! I’ll be doing this to give plants to family friends (:

[@UpNorthMowingDude]

First time ever having a raised bed. My tomato plants are HUGE right now. Never knew I could trim them. Awesome info!! I just trimmed my squash plants after watching another one of your videos, so you're a life saver my man!!

[@sunflowerhimawari9814]

It took me some courage to prune all those lower leaves.But,I did it.Looking forward for the results!Thanks and greetings from Sapporo,Japan.Cute pup♡

[@ALIWEEBWAIMMACULATE-i2h]

Thanks alot. I was always scared of cutting such leaves but now I ve learnt

[@mladetto7453]

Simply some of the BEST gardening advice out there! Simple, quick videos packed with useful information. "Thank You"

[@skgreenhouse]

That's so nice! Thank you for watching and letting me know! 🙂

[@mladetto7453]

@@skgreenhouse if you have any tips on pruning or advice on growing potatoes, I would be interested in that as well

[@jeffab87]

Thanks

[@kimc1748]

Jackson is adorable! There's nothing better than having your pets in your garden with you exclamation pwant to see more videos composting and whatever else you decide to make a video about! Great job Justin ! Keep up the good work ! If I'm ever in North Carolina I will definitely stop by the garden center !

[@randyoehlert5045]

Posted 2 years ago. I just now found your channel because my tomato plants are about 2 feet tall now, and I wasn't sure how to prun them. Awesome, thanks.

[@lorettaschreiner3708]

Love gardening and I am thrilled that someone as young as you are into gardening. Thanks for sharing. I am 69 and love to gardening

[@PeriErdmann]

This is awesome~ our plants are over the top huge. This will help them not be so crazy. I love the stake idea as the cages never seem to do the job.

[@alaysiakayebutler6299]

Exactly what I needed to learn today, as I grow in a container; pruning, staking, extra watering. Appreciated and initiated on all points. Got a lot of baby fruits already, in a container. Thanks for sharing, and love the redos at the end.. Love real people, real food, real family!! Thank you

[@jussmeet9179]

Awesome video, thanks! I couldnt find a clear video explaining staking tomatoes for the longest time and this does it 👍🏽

[@Gremllion]

You are a very smart and wise man and I can tell Jackson is a very smart dog, heck look at the family he's with being as self-sufficient as you can is very smart these days. God bless you and your family

[@denisev.1217]

Thank you!! Just what I needed to know for my tomatoes... gonna go do some pruning in the morning!

[@jason8360]

As a fellow gardener i agree with your good info on growing "maters". And as a native from Shelby , Lattimore to be exact. Im always glad to listen to someone from back home. Im still in 7b here in Winston Salem so i can use the good info for my garden Keep on postin my friend

[@isabelchilian2930]

You taught me how to take care of my tomato plants! Thank you for the well done video.

[@TheGeisenhower]

Just stumbled upon your channel, great tips!! Wish I knew these earlier but this will help me so much next year!

[@skgreenhouse]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@olliepoo]

I one of those afraid to prune on my tomato plants. Any of my veggie plants for a fact. I feel more confident seeing how you do this. Going to try it today!

[@bbandsue222]

Thank you so much for this information! I am going to prune my tomatoes and squash first thing tomorrow morning! I started my garden last month after my brother built me a raised garden bed. It’s been years since I’ve had a garden…I’m so excited, and have loved every moment. I also planted cantaloupe, peppers and other veggies…some in planters. My squash and cantelope are doing great, but I notice some of the leaves are turning. I’m not sure if I’m watering too much or not enough. But we will figure it out! I’m searching for more of your garden tip videos! Again, thank you! 😁

[@nancyblascak2203]

Thank you for great videos...I am 78 n on you tube, that's right, I taught myself my smart phone n you tube too. I had raised beds 25 yrs ago, but I never knew to prune veggies Ike you. I had an inspector that I had to see my tomatoes as they looked sick..he said honey they look sick because they are Bush Tomatoes with 40 tomatoes per plant. They are just tired, honey. Keep doin such a good job, lol 😆 👏 😄

[@RT-wq8bd]

Great info on pruning tomatoes and zucchini!

[@christinacheney765]

Awesome tips. So helpful and easy to understand for new gardeners. Thank you!

[@amaimapa2093]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge,. Am sure gonna apply it in my tomatoe plants in my backyard. God bless you more👍

[@bellesouth3052]

I'm a new subscriber and after watching this video I learned so much about pruning . I plan to prune and stake my tomatoes today. Thank you!🙂

[@goldengoal5678]

I am here watching because I just planted a few tomato plants And wanted to learn ideas to help expand and grow those tomatoes.

[@gracewthomas]

Im in a Vietnamese neighborhood where everyone grows all types of fruit and greens that I have never seen so when the tomato came up after watering the hedges from the water we keep from the kitchen Id say that's a win win now I'm staking them as they are growing like weeds , love your channel Alan Thomas

[@davieannb4926]

I am so thankful I found you. I was very leary about pruning that high up, but thought the same...the water and nutrients need to go to the top and not all the leafy green at the bottom. First year we are self sustaining. So important for us to do well this harvest

[@jamielawson6563]

Thank you for the great information. I have been hesitant to prune my tomatoes but now I will get it done!

[@gogoronda]

OMG I LOVE HOW U EXPLAINED THIS.....MY FIRST YEAR DOING TOMATOES 🍅....I WATCHED ABOUT 5 VIDEOS ABOUT THIS AND THEY LEFT ME CONFUSED 😕....I WILL BE WATCHIN YOU NOW....😊😊😊

[@edwardrichardson4773]

I just started growing maters this yr. As an arborist, I did prune off lower sucker growth. I was hesitant to prune to much, but clearly it's OK to do. Thx man, from nj!

[@konnteejonnie495]

Thank you for the inspiring video , yes I believe when I prune my tomato I get more yield.😊😊

[@rachelarnoldtheredhead1900]

Thank you so much! We have started a community garden and learning so much. I’m sharing your channel with everyone in our group.

[@DatGalEmpress]

Thank you. The most helpful video I found!

[@skgreenhouse]

Nice to hear that! Thanks for watching 😀

[@MarcyGreen333]

Healthy tomatoes thanks for sharing have a good day

[@theresamason846]

Thank you for this video I’ve just started my garden this summer and I do have a tomato plant. I will definitely be pruning and staking my plant!

[@PaengrordPassionBlooms]

Thanks, this will be my 3rd season on growing tomatoes!

[@joycesharp3783]

Great videos! Love how there’s no fluff and just good information!

[@coho33]

Well done, informative pruning of suckers

[@annastewart6474]

Thank you so much for all the great information. I appreciate the no nonsense way you show how to easily stake tomatoes. Dislike videos from others that are just a waste of my time.

[@MJkatzTheWriter]

Watched your video...stopped when there was roughly 5 more mins to it...went out to my container tomatoes and PRUNED since tomato production has been 'suckeevoo'!...came back inside...and then worried through those last 5 mins that maybe I had missed something about NOT aggressively pruning tom plants that are 5 & 6 ft high. 😄😄😄 Have also tied some thicker branches to the front porch railing now since the stakes aren't enough anymore. 🌱🌱🌱to 🌳🌳🌳 I thought container gardening would be easier. Lol.

[@skgreenhouse]

🤣 sounds like you did everything perfect 👌 yep, tomatoes can be a lot of work no matter where they're grown!

[@elisemenghini1120]

I just love this video one of my favorites so far! Love your accent and your pup. My baby boy is Jackson too... 🤗

[@cindyhappel7376]

So glad I ran across your channel - going to go to the garden tomorrow morning and prune my maters!!! If they die I’m coming after you!!! Also love Jackson!!!

[@janicekrishon2069]

Just ran out and pruned my one tomato plant, tore up a tee shirt for tie backs and staked it. So proud of myself! I’ll let you know about my harvest. Also have 3 yellow squash and 3 bell pepper plants going. I’ll check out your other videos. I live in Washington state so if there are modifications, could you let me know? For one, I don’t have to water as often as in the South.

[@patfromamboy]

I live in Washington state too. Yacolt Washington which is north of Vancouver. The problem we have with tomatoes are cold weather and rain causing the blight. My neighbors use a tent like greenhouse to extend the growing season.

[@mumzeehm]

Thank you so much, i just planted my first tomato plant in the pot. Man I definitely will follow your video.

[@kendrasmith6637]

Thank you so much on info about pruning 😊

[@skgreenhouse]

Absolutely! Glad I could help!

[@jessiekeith1169]

Hi, I'm a new subscriber and I just love that you do short and to the point videos! I already feel like I have learned so much out of the few that I have got to watch so far. 🙂 You probably already know this tip, but I thought that I would put it anyways...you can take the branches that you are cutting off and stick them in water and they will start to root and then you have a new tomato plant that you can plant.

[@skgreenhouse]

Thank you so much for watching and for taking the time to leave a thoughtful comment! I'm gonna make some more vids soon! 😀 Thanks for the tip!

[@leonorareiley4303]

Your videos are just the perfect length with just the information one needs. Great accent too! #NCproud!

[@okyoungson]

I learned a lot today. I will use the stick this year and lots of pruning. Thank you!

[@vnsscarv]

My tomato plants are taking off and looking like the Amazon. I’ll try pruning them like this. Thank you!

[@heartsfullofart-homedecor]

Love your videos I’ve already learned so much…can you do one on how to care for strawberry plants?

[@jackphelan9480]

Just when I needed to see you today as I was out pruning my tomatoes

[@charliepugh9436]

Great video. 👍 I'm headed out to my garden right now and have a pruning party 🥳 Thank You.

[@mildredboduwe1780]

Thank you for the video. At least I am not scared of pruning my tomato plants and I am seeing positive results. 👍

[@reggiedwyer1461]

My first time growing tomatoes , thanks you

[@carolschafer-powers6531]

Your info is great! I've seen several of your videos and I can't wait to try all these great tips! Keep 'em coming !!!!

[@skgreenhouse]

That's great! Thank you so much for watching! 🙏

[@andrewsweeney1869]

Short, Simple and to the Point-Thanks

[@michaelgordon7618]

Justin - Subscribed. You are comical as well as experienced in gardening. That's a compliment I wanted you to know.

[@joes6883]

I love growing Tomatoes. It's my favorite Vegetable and then Cucumber is next. In the off season, I really like from time to time buying V-8 Vegetable Juice because of the Tomatoe in it. I got some Parks Whoppers and Rutgers growing now. They are looking good.

[@trishdellosso3800]

Have never cut the lower leaves off of my plants....will certainly start this year. Thanks for the tip...

[@gerilynne1955]

We use newpaper with grass clippings on top to keep weeding down. Well it added a lot of nutrients to the soil. Our plants that year were over 6 feet. We had to use really tall stakes. Even after pruning them.

[@earlhalvas5008]

Loved your zucchini squash and tomato tips Thx for making it so simple

[@rolandvaldezotto3539]

Thank you for this info, I will do it in my tomatoes.

[@kellyphillips4404]

Great information,…. Watching from Kentucky “ The Bluegrass State “ … great Job my friend

[@user-uy3xg1jy7m]

This is my first time planting in raised beds. Thanks for helping with staking and pruning the tomatoes. Also, this video showed how you are growing your cucumbers. Do you have advice on yellow straight neck squash in raised beds?

[@yannip2083]

EXCELLENT video on everything tomatoes!

[@downhillindad7689]

These videos are great. I’ve been struggling with keeping my plants going m summer. I would LOVE to see a video on bell peppers.I’ve been trying for years and have never had a decent yield.

[@cyrusr83]

Me too! I should check to see if they've done a bell pepper video yet.

[@Stacy-me2uq]

Thank you so much for your helpful tips!

[@skgreenhouse]

You're welcome thank you for watching!

[@pauloisidoro2]

Thank you very much, this is my first year of growing tomatoes and I try to gather as many info as I can , specially on pests and bugs that s what I m worried

[@justetv0505]

The simplest way to stake tomatoes!!!! 🍅

[@suegoff2684]

I thought I saw that pup in the background. So cute.

[@annieok654]

Great info and presentation! Need something like that about eggplants and for a beetles. Thanks...

[@AdvocatingMamaBear]

Jackson is ADORABLE!

[@victoriaburkhardt9974]

I’m loving your videos. This COVID situation has me hanging out at home and, for the first time in many years, taking vegetable growing seriously. I’ve had good success with zucchini, thanks to your great advise on pruning. I’ve also really enjoyed growing cucumbers and tomatoes. I’d appreciate some advise about growing cucumbers. (I’m dialing in my recipe for cucumber, tomato and onion salad. So good!) I’m making plans for next year. I see myself happily spending the winter looking through “seed catalogs” and planning the 2021 growing season. (I’m thinking tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini, summer squash, various greens, and God knows what else might fit.) I look forward to any advise you might have during that time. Again, I’m loving your videos. They are short, sweet and right to the point, the kind of videos I’d return to for a refresher. Well done, sir!

[@reneeellis1947]

I'm starting a garden. This information is soo awesome. thank you for your time

[@auana3]

Can you do one about carrots? I’m a first year gardener. When do I know carrots are ready to be harvest? Do they rise a little from the dirt? Does leaves have to grow to a certain length? Can you do another on cilantro. I just can’t win with this herb. Oh yes, I love your dog! 😍

[@skgreenhouse]

Thank you! Yes, you should be able to brush away some of the soil and see the top of the carrot. I usually pull mine up before it starts getting really hot. Cilantro needs atleast a few hours of direct sun everyday. It can drink a lot of water when it gets mature and I always prune it back when it starts getting leggy.

[@auana3]

S&K Greenhouse Thank you! This information is great! 👍

[@toxicmompodcastmom3431]

I’ll be doing this today. Started last night.

[@Fasterthansnails]

Love the video on pruning tomato plants. I would love to see what fertilizer is best for my tomato plants… Thanks

[@graceakpan1129]

Thanks for this video, kudos!

[@mattarnold3494]

good info, thanks. and Jackson stole the show

[@YvesStOnge]

I do cut the lower and true 👍 they are beautiful...

[@josealvarado9858]

Great video amigo . Thanks for share your great knowledge.

[@cuquitareina2462]

Ok just for Jackson and great information- I subscribed

[@gracedigregorio4679]

Thank you. That was very helpful and clear to understand.

[@maureenlevandowski6505]

Great videos! So well explained and we love the dog!!

[@Krycek21]

Thx! Great content and short and sweet

[@valerieking3014]

Thank you for sharing this video Hi Jackson

[@swetbejkara.bhvcvv.njwklem7310]

New subscriber here. Excellent content presented short and sweet.

[@LifeInTheHeightsToday]

Hey! You're fantastic to watch! Please do a follow up on those young plants so we can watch the progress of pruned plants. Thanks.

[@24usc]

Love your videos.

[@southernrose48]

Awesome information, thank you so much! How do you add another stake to the existing one when the plant gets taller?

[@donnabauerofbrilliancebyde1178]

He is the Best!!

[@mcpay480]

New subscriber here! Can you do a video on determinate and cherry-type too? Staking, pruning and suckers, fertilizing! I like your presentation style. It's easy to understand and encouraging!

[@skgreenhouse]

Oh great! I appreciate you subscribing and thank you for watching! Will try and do a video on the cherry-type tomatoes!

[@lovemyvoiceovers]

@@skgreenhouse please do!

[@heatheralbert5404]

My cherry tomatoes I grew from seed in the fall and clipped them off to about 3-5 inches above the dirt. They have thicker stalks and I plan to give a trellis for the vine to cling to. Currently, they are leaning on the guardrail of my porch and I use bread ties loosely or twine

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[@SLCTerp]

ROSES PLEASE!! Awesome vid -- thank you!!

[@miraflorjomuad5178]

I support your passion in agriculture. Well done.

[@katiemarieharrington1471]

Great video!! TY!!

[@rebeccaward4563]

Love your videos thankyou. I'm also English and love copying how you say tomatos 🍅 😏 lol

[@DrLawrencePFHS]

Great and informative video. I had to subscribe. Holding it down for NC.

[@elmerpector7894]

All right mate,Very good and smooth explanation..keep up the good work..👍

[@tamiplank8798]

i would love to see more on tomatoes and cucumber