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NarnianGarden · May 9, 2019

I have never done it. Some people are doing it and based on what I have read it might be sensible at some point - if the plant is producing too much flowers. (the same applies for an apple tree, where it is advisable to remove the early fruits..)
However, don't the fruits on the tomato plant grow humongous if only a few select are left? That might also pose a risk of overloading the branch.

May 9, 2019	#9
NarnianGarden Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Finland, EU Posts: 2,550	I have never done it. Some people are doing it and based on what I have read it might be sensible at some point - if the plant is producing too much flowers. (the same applies for an apple tree, where it is advisable to remove the early fruits..) However, don't the fruits on the tomato plant grow humongous if only a few select are left? That might also pose a risk of overloading the branch.