How to Prune Tomatoes for MAXIMUM yield (and Other Tomato Tips) | Roots and Refuge Farm

Today I'm showing how to prune tomato plants to encourage health of the plant.

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[heatherc]

Every year my tomatoes would get all sorts of disease and die, I thought my soil was the problem. Last year I followed this pruning advice and I didn’t loose any plants!🌱🍅

[CapedCrusader]

I'm literally outdoors, on a stool in front of the tomatoes!!! We are watching your video before I prune so I don't mess up! I'm in zone 7b and the humidity is no joke.

[Steinru]

I found you on a search. We haven’t had a veggie garden in years. I’ve forgotten a lot of what I used to know. 🤦🏽‍♀️Now that we’re empty nesters we thought we’d start up again. Little veggies gardens this time. I love your videos. You’re such easy person to listen to and explain tips and tricks so well. Your video of “ Every Gardener Needs A Chair” is so perfect. Only gardeners get it. Thank you for doing these videos.

[avaloncar]

New gardener here. I mistakenly cut/pruned my determinate plant last year and I cried for two days 😂😂. Learned my lesson.

[janehernon]

Hi Jess, I love, love, love your videos. I think that you are the Martha Stewart of homesteading! Your thorough explanation of every aspect of homesteading is WONDERFUL! I am not a homesteader but I love to learn and you are a GREAT teacher! You inspire me through every one of your videos. Never stop sharing your gift! I BLESS YOU!

[billturner]

I have to say, you are the best teacher I have heard. I am 70 years old, living in Tulsa and have grown tomatoes for many years. I really enjoyed your tutorial. Thank you! I will search for all your videos.

[ronclarke]

Not only a wealth of knowledge but able to express it so well

[davewmck]

I plant suckers directly into potting mix in the plastic containers that I brought the original starter plants home in. In 4 or 5 weeks they are ready to plant out and they seem to grow and set fruit faster. Thanks for your content.

[dougsimon]

Hi Jess,
I am a beginner at gardening. I have been viewing videos on pruning tomatoes and I must say you are by far the most informative and articulate. I love your presentation and that you were generous with your time and care to develop clear and concise visuals. I really felt your passion not just about your garden but to help others achieve success and not one word was wasted. In my book that is exceptional! Thank you! I will be subscribing to your channel. Thank you so much!

[cottingwhite]

I used to NEVER prune...wasn't "natural" but I'm a convert. Here I am in piedmont Carolina. Humid hot full of mildew. So NOW I prune to air flow . I've had epic successful success by pruning. I'm so happy with them. Joy joy joy!!!

[joyfulkimh]

Excellent video! I feel like I just went to Tomato University. Thank you!

[jaykarvaski]

Jess, I just wanted to thank you because basically everything I know about growing perfect tomatoes is because of you. I checked out dozens of other videos and none were more informative than yours. Thank you so much and I hope all the best comes to you and your farm because you deserve it.

[GrowFamilyNetwork]

Good job sharing the information most beginner gardeners would pay to

[EmenceMcCoy]

Thank you for existing. I binge watch your episodes on bad days & you really help lift it. Life has been busy & hectic for a while now & everything has been steadily getting more stressful & my mindset worse. As i had little time to keep up with your videos i now have a few to help get me through today. Thank you for helping. & teaching me about tomatoes. :) Greetings from a rainy day in Oregon.

[thepatsyfamily]

You are a wealth of knowledge. Just found your channel, LOVE it! So much good info. Beautiful garden.

[lesliemoller]

JESS YOU ROCK! I've always been taught if you're going to do something, do it right the first time. My salsa garden with potted toms are going to be so happy this novice gardener is listening to a well learned caring person of God's creation. Learners are teachers and teachers are learners. Thank you for sharing knowledge and heart! So enjoy your expressions, makes me laugh.

[FloridaGrownAdventure]

I needed this video. My tomato plants started flowering and as a new gardener, I basically have no idea what I’m doing. 😂 Thank you!

[BrokeUrbanFarmer]

Your tips on tomato pruning have saved my tomatoes! Just a few days after pruning I had an explosion of buds! So stoked!

[tlee]

I’ve been gardening for 20 years and I definitely appreciate your video

[michaelmcdowell]

Thank You: You covered a lot of information and presented it clearly so it can be appreciated by many kinds of consumers. I hope to explore your channel some more to find useful nuggets of fun facts.