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Has anyone else noticed this?

11 years ago

Maybe it's apparent to everyone else, but it seems like the large majority of my tomato fruit trusses are on the same side of the plant. I've done a decent amount of reading on the Internet and have yet to come across anyone stating this. Is it just a variety thing or do others notice this as well? It sure helps to know this for the future because I can manipulate where the fruit location is when transplanting. It would make it easier when staking or weaving. On some plants the fruit is almost in the way. Maybe I'm just crazy, just wondering if anyone else sees this on their plants.

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agardenstateof_mind

11 years ago

The only thing I've noticed is that the trusses seem to form in hardest to reach location :-)
Very nice tomato plants!

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zzackey
11 years ago
I don't agree. My tomatoes grow all over the plant. Maybe it depends on the variety?
digdirt2
11 years ago
Coincidence. Bilateral staggered truss development on the stem is the norm although some trusses may never set fruit due to their sheltered/crowded location on the plant and out of the wind so there is a lack of pollination.

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bwood1982
Original Author
11 years ago
Maybe it's just a coincidence. I'd say 16 of the 22 plants are like that. Just thought it was cool and that maybe I could use it to my advantage in the future. In fact, thethe trusses that aren't in line were the worst leggy ones. Those stems have twisted the most.

All the bottom leaves/branches had yellowed after transplanting so I removed them.
bwood1982
Original Author
11 years ago
No lie about that. Lol

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