Tomato height??
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Swan Road Designs on Jun 07, 2015You should "top" them now. Ours, in buckets like yours, are at 6 feet. I topped them so they will bush out and devote their energy to producing tomatoes. Look for "suckers," which are the tiny little leafy branches at the crotch of the main leafy limbs. You don't need the suckers because they, too, will sap the main plant's energy. Keep an eye on them and keep them watered, too. As they get larger they require more moisture. The stalks/trunks alone take more water than you might understand. The leaves also need water and, most importantly of all, the tomatoes forming need moisture. So you can see the importance of keeping them watered. Three weeks ago our tomato plants were only about 12 to 18 inches tall and, as I already noted, are now at a full 6 feet. Pretty impressive for such a brief period of time. On average, I give them plant food once per week. Didn't last week because it seemed as though we were in the middle of a monsoon, which was good in a way...at least there was lots of water. If your tomatoes are cherry or grape tomatoes, you will discover that you may have more than you would ever imagine. In that case, it's time to look for recipes for canned green cherry tomatoes or recipes for cherry tomato appetizers, such as this: http://www.food.com/recipe/tumbled-tomatoes-with-mediterranean-herbs-351981. These little gems are way too delicious and we almost always have a plate of them in the refrigerator during tomato season. Enjoy your fruits of your labors.Helpful Reply
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Sharonatkins on Jun 07, 2015I agree with Swan Road Designs. I do, however, use six (6) ft tall cages with five (5) inch "holes" (fencing material) in a three feet diameter around the plant. Usually, the plant will top out, get heavy with fruit and fall back onto the cage which allows more production and is easier to harvest. Either way works.Helpful Reply
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Penny Balanky on Jun 08, 2015trim the tops and lay them down on the ground with just a little soil on top and they may sprout more plants for ya..happy gardening!!Helpful Reply
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Jan on Jun 08, 2015It is actually good for your tomato plant and will put more energy into the fruit if you remove some of the foliage. I always top mine end of August to ripen up the fruit before first frost.Helpful Reply
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Rivelle Rogue on Jun 08, 2015The reason they are growing so tall is that your porch does not get enough strong sunlight. I see some big trees in your yard. There is not much you can do about that, but I do top off the plant so some side shoots will grow. Give liquid fertilizer once a month.Helpful Reply
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Rivelle Rogue on Jun 11, 2015You want to encourage bushiness. If they get too tall, the stems will not be able to hold the weight of the fruit.Helpful Reply
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