AboutElyse Grau Expertise I can answer most questions on vegetable and fruit growing, in particular those that pertain to the Northwest, Midwest and other cool areas of the country. I prefer to use only organic/natural methods and materials.
Experience I have Master Gardener training and have been gardening for over 25 years. I use organic and natural methods only. I live on 5 acres and have a large vegetable garden, as well as orchard, grapevines and berries.
Question Do you leave the suckers on the tomatoes; the white blooms on the peppers. I have planted squash, cucumbers and the mentioned and I'm not sure what to pick and what to leave. Once the tomatoes are growing do I need to keep adding miracle grow around my plants and just continue to water. Any help is appreciated.
Answer Sandra:
You can leave the suckers on the tomatoes, removing them produces a stronger center stem and few side shoots, but if you have enough room between plants it is not necessary. Removing the flowers from any fruiting plant is removing the developing fruit! Do not feed your tomatoes, just keep them evenly watered.
