I was unaware that you couldn't grow tomatoes closely together, just threw multiple cut up tomatoes in the ground, and now I have this problem…
Can I just cut them off, or do I need to dig them all up and separate the roots? I have no additional space for them, so I'm just looking to save what I can within this space
by Mattzx13
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You can cut the tops off all but a few. If you have space elsewhere, you can push the cut ones in and generally they will root.
If you don’t have the space to grow them all, no harm in just cutting off the ones you won’t be using.
Just snip the surplus seedlings off at ground level with scissors.
If you can’t divide them (the roots tease apart fairly easily) then murder is the option! I’ve heard 2ft in between plants is the recommendation. You might also need to consider putting in some stakes for support. They could grow 10ft tall as I believe most commercially grown tomatoes are indetermininate. Anyone with knowledge please weigh in! I pound an 8′ stake into the ground beside each plant and tie it off as it grows. Look up pruning as well.
Share some with friends!
Thin them out, grab base of stem and pull out. 1 plant at least every 18”. Keep best ones.
Have a yard sale but for plants!
I generally plant 3 seeds in one pot as not all seeds germinate and if they happen to some get bigger faster then others or look stronger for I go Eeny, meeny, miny, moe. Cruel I know but I have no other choice.
Such vigor dark green very nice color
Where are you (zone)
And what soil did you use
What kind of planter
Is this your first time?
Try separate to their own pots if you have the space! 🌱