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Growing tomatoes: why you should always remove the first flower

2023-04-14T15:26:06.202Z


Many people should know that the blossoms are removed from tomatoes in early autumn. But there are also advantages to pinching off the very first flower.


Many people should know that the blossoms are removed from tomatoes in early autumn.

But there are also advantages to pinching off the very first flower.

Growing tomatoes requires some finesse.

The plants not only like it sunny and warm, but also prefer a windless location.

As if that weren't enough, to get a bigger harvest, tomatoes need to be pinched regularly.

In addition, it can be helpful to remove the first bloom.

Growing tomatoes: The first flower should definitely be removed

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It can also be helpful to remove the tomato blossoms in spring before the first fruit.

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Gardeners are usually familiar with removing the tomato blossom in autumn.

The reason for this is that towards the end of the season the plant is no longer as vigorous and the remaining energy is put into the ripening of the fruit.

But removing the flower earlier in the year makes sense, even if it may seem counterintuitive to remove the very flower that will become the first fruit.

Removing the first flower has the following advantages:

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  • The young plant puts its energy into growing and develops into a large plant before developing fruit.

  • However, only remove the very first flower, let the rest grow normally.

  • Tomatoes that have been in containers for a long time also tend to bud because their roots are being squashed.

    Therefore, you should always make sure that the pot is large enough for such a cultivation.

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In order for tomatoes to develop flowers and fruit, they must first be pollinated.

If you don't have any insects to do this, you can also use an electric toothbrush to do the job.

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Source: merkur

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