· Tomato suckers, or side shoots, are small shoots that grow from the point between a branch and the main stem of the plant (also called the axil). If left unattended, they will eventually grow into branches that produce leaves and fruit, resulting in a bushy tomato plant. · Learn the difference between tomato suckers and suckers, and how they affect the growth and yield of your tomato plants. Find out when and how to prune tomato suckers depending on the type, size, and support of your tomato plants. · Tomatoplantsuckers or side shoots are the growths that appear in the junction between the stem and a branch of a tomato plant call the "axil." · As we look at this piece of old gardening advice, I think it’s important to clarify something right away – a tomatosucker isn’t a sucker at all, botanically speaking. Suckers are the spindly, new growth coming out of the ground at the base of trees and bushes. · A tomatosucker is that little green shoot that sneaks out right where the branch meets the main stem – a sort of leafy hitchhiker wedged into the elbow joint of your plant. · Tomatosuckers are those small shoots that pop up in the joint where a leaf stem meets the main stem. They grow fast, and if left alone, they can become full-sized branches—complete with flowers and fruit. Learn all about pruning tomato suckers - and how doing so can improve your tomato plants healthy and productivity!
