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In this episode, I'll teach you how to grow twice the tomato plants in half the space with single stem pruning - this is a game changer! Grow stronger, healthier plants, and harvest more tomatoes (not just leaves) even if you have a small garden!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: (click the time stamp to re-watch your favorite part of the video)
00:00 Introduction
00:24 Benefits of single stem pruning
01:26 Step 1: Plant tomatoes on a string trellis/sturdy tall stake
02:07 Step 2: Identify the main stem
03:08 Step 3: Prune lower branches and suckers
07:38 Step 4: Support stem with clips
08:40 Step 5: Prune & clip weekly
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