Tomatoes in Partial Shade? You Must Prune Like This – Get More Fruit
Tomatoes in partial shade? Yep—you can still get big harvests, but only if you prune the right way. I’ll show you how to single stem prune indeterminate tomatoes to keep them healthy, tidy, and producing more fruit—even when your garden doesn’t get full sun. 🎥Video is timestamped – jump to the part you’re most interested in (see below)
You’ll learn:
✅ Why single stem pruning works in partial shade
✅ When to start single stem pruning
✅ How to find and remove suckers
✅ How to support your plant for best results
✅ What leaves to keep (and why they matter)
00:00 Introduction
00:34 What is single stem pruning tomatoes
01:27 Why prune tomatoes in small spaces
02:11 When to start pruning tomatoes
02:57 Step 1: Identify main tomato stem
03:21 Step 2: Prune lower branches
05:18 Step 3: Remove tomato suckers
06:47 Step 4: Prune fan leaves (selectively!)
07:36 Single stem tomato results
08:00 How to train tomato plants
09:00 Do you prune your tomatoes?
Credit to : CaliKim29 Garden & Home DIY
