Tomatoes are one of the most delicious vegetables. They can be grown both in the home garden and on the balcony. Although they are not particularly difficult to grow, they have specific requirements that must be met. Otherwise, the yield will be rather mediocre. One of the necessary procedures is peeling the leaves.
Should you peel off tomato leaves? You even have to
Delicious, juicy tomatoes delight with their taste, so it’s no wonder that many people want to enjoy them straight from the bush. Especially since growing it yourself gives you a lot of satisfaction. How to care for crops so that they are really lush? One of the key issues in tomato care is peeling the leaves. Initially, you should remove those that grow at the bottom, below the forming fruits. This simple procedure will make the plant “focus” its energy on the development of edible parts and stop wasting it on unnecessary greens. As indicated by the Podlasie District of the Polish Allotment Gardeners’ Association, please remember that the leaf feeds the cluster beneath it. So if any of them grow below the fruit, it is not worth keeping them.
When to start peeling tomato leaves? When to start peeling tomato leaves? Photo unsplash.com / Lewis Wilson
When to start peeling tomato leaves? Wait for the weather and get to work
June is the right time to remove the lower leaves. Small, green ones then appear, so it is easy to determine which part of the greens to remove. But before you get started, wait for warm and dry weather. It is important that moisture does not accumulate on the plants both in the morning and in the evening. To avoid weakening the plant too much, remove up to three leaves at a time. First, get rid of those that touch the ground. If soaked during watering, they may quickly become ill.
ADVICE! When picking leaves, it is worth looking not only at the bottom, but also at the rest. Check for the first symptoms of a potential disease or signs that the crop has been attacked by pests. This will allow you to react quickly.
How to peel tomato leaves? Remember these rules
Peeling leaves is relatively simple and does not require much effort, but it is worth following a few rules that will make the whole process go smoothly. You can do it both manually and with the help of an appropriate pruner. If you feel like it, vote in our poll below.
- Regardless of the choice of “tool” remember about hygiene. Hands or pruning shears should be washed thoroughly before and after the procedure.
- Always remove the entire leafnot a fragment.
- Delete it reven with a tail. If left on the bush, it may begin to rot, which will weaken the plant.
Source: Gazeta
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