should i pick the flowers off my tomatos?

[koalove]

hi there! i purchased tomato plants from the store and some had flowers. they are about 12 inches tall. should i pick the flowers off so the plant can give energy to growing instead of fruiting? some of the others didnt have flowers when i purchased them but they do now, and again, they are about 12 inches tall. so, do you pick them off until they get bigger?

[SequoiasMom]

I'm pretty sure the flowers turn into tomatoes?? Am I wrong here?

[rubyeta]

I always do. It seems to make the plant a lot stronger. I did leave them on one of my 16 plants this year just to prove it to myself though! that plant is already falling behind the others!

[koalove]

Originally Posted by SequoiasMom

I'm pretty sure the flowers turn into tomatoes?? Am I wrong here?

yeah, they do turn into tomatoes but generally, when i transplant anything i pick off the blossoms to give the plant energy for roots and leaves. ive never had such small tomato plants flower though. i think i might try it with some and not with others to see if theres a difference but if anyone has concrete info on this, please chime in!

[Greenmama2AJ]

I agree - the best way to get a plant to grow strong is to pick off the buds/flowers when you transplant. Don't fear, you'll get plenty of flowers grow in return

[SequoiasMom]

Oh, I see what you mean. Sorry for the useless post! =)
Oh, and this one.

[koalove]

Originally Posted by SequoiasMom

Oh, I see what you mean. Sorry for the useless post! =)
Oh, and this one.

hey you are in my ddc so i can forgive just this once!