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Tuck outlines the basic pruning process, which involves removing suckers to maintain a single main stem. This streamlined approach enables the plant to benefit from improved air circulation and light access while also enhancing the distribution of leaves, fruits, and roots. A healthy tomato plant, pruned correctly, can support a more effective root system, resulting in better fruit production and earlier ripening.
To prune effectively, it is recommended to target young suckers, which can be easily removed by hand. Pruning not only reduces the plant's overall stress but also increases its capacity to produce fruit, enabling tomatoes to ripen up to two weeks earlier.