"George" wrote in message
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I've read that "... about a month before frost, cut back the growing
tips of [indeterminate?] tomatoes ...", so as not to waste the plants'
energy on fruits that won't have time to mature. We have Cherokee
Purples, and it's getting close to that time.

But, simply put, I'm not clear on where to cut. The tip of every
stem/stalk/vine? What about flowers? What about leaves - are all
leaves an asset at the end of the season, or just those on fruit-bearing
stems?

Any insight/experience would be appreciated. Thanks.

G-

I just can't imagine cutting back a tomato. The night before frost is
predicted I pick everything. The ones that will ripen sit on a shelf where
they can be watched. The others go into pickles, relish or just fried. This
time of year my plants start dying from the bottom up, so, if you must cut
something just cut the blossoms, leave the leaves and growing tips to
sustain the plant.
Just my $.02 worth,
Steve