Growing Tomato

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29 Jan 16 Robyn (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Should I pick the flowers off my tomato plants while the plants are still small?
28 Apr 16 Tania (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Hi Robyn. Picking off the flowers while the plant is still young gives more energy to the roots and leaves. i always pick off the first two trusses to allow for more branching.
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