Special case of vine tomatoes - branching desired
In contrast to the vast majority of tomato plants, vine tomatoes thrive with multiple shoots. They strive both in width and in height. While the side shoots are permanently broken out on stick tomatoes using pruning, you are very welcome here. The vine tomato does not know stingy shoots in the real sense.
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The hobby gardener wants his vine tomatoes to have lots of small fruits that can be nibbled with a bite. Since every branch is a fruit shoot, pruning would be counterproductive. In return, other maintenance measures come into focus in this regard.
Proper care of vine tomatoes - in short
- Tomatoes on the vine need a full sun, extra airy location
- the planting distance is at least 80 centimeters
- Rain protection in the bed and on the balcony is essential
- Place the pots at a sufficient distance so that the plants do not touch
- Preferably water the tomato plants from below so that water does not splash on the leaves
- Generously fertilize with compost and nettle manure
- Mulching with straw reduces splash water
Climbing aid recommended
Although the shoots of vine tomatoes do not thrive in a creeping manner, they nonetheless receive support. Thus, the bushy plants can be assigned a location surrounded by air without fear of wind throws. Tomatoes on the vine are suitable for any form of climbing aid. Simple wooden or bamboo sticks fix the shoots in the bed. Small trellises or obelisks ensure a firm hold in the tub or flower box. (€ 13.19 at Amazon *)
Since tomato plants have no adhesive organs, vine tomatoes are also tied. Ideally, use a soft material that won't cut into the shoots. Wide raffia tape, gauze bandages or used nylon stockings have proven their worth.
Tips & Tricks
The best varieties among the vine tomatoes are grafted varieties such as 'Sparta F1', 'Dolce Vita F1' or 'Picolino F1'. Since the noble variety is bred on a robust wild support, it has excellent disease resistance.
