because he wanted to
There is a recipe for tomato jam at the National Center for Home Food Preservation (NCHFP) website. Substitute some prune for tomato.
There is seldom a need to prune tomato plants. I've grown them for decades and never bothered. Other than removing dead or damaged parts of the plant, I just let them grow.
Yes, you can. Nip off unproductive buds
To ensure your tomato plants grow big and healthy, provide them with plenty of sunlight, water consistently, fertilize regularly, prune as needed, and protect them from pests and diseases.
You go to Nicolas Telsa's room and talk to him in your porter outfit. After that he will ask you for prune juice. So you go to his dressing table and take the glass of prune juice.
Tomato plants will put up one main stem and then grow side stems off of the main stem. Suckers will start growing out of the area where the side stem shoots off of the main stem. To prune or pinch your sucker off, simply grab it at its base and snap off. I have linked an article that also gives a photo to show how easy it is to prune your tomato plants.
To prevent suckering in tomato plants, regularly prune the side shoots that grow between the main stem and branches. This helps redirect the plant's energy towards fruit production and prevents excessive growth.
Tomato plants can be pruned by removing the "sucker" stems that grow between the main stem and the side stem. You will notice they look like a small leaf that starts growing into a stem. It comes out at a 45 degree angle and is easy to spot.
To prevent frost damage to tomato plants, cover them with a cloth or plastic sheet before a frost. If they are already damaged, prune affected parts and provide extra water and nutrients to help them recover.
I'm not sure if it is necessary but I know that my father pruned his and my grandfather before him pruned his tomato plants also.. so in my family it is.. others may state differently.. However, i believe it is all a matter of how much space you have to grow your tomatoes.
To effectively use an upside-down tomato planter in a small space, choose a sunny location, plant a tomato seedling in the planter, water regularly, and fertilize as needed. Hang the planter securely, prune the plant as it grows, and harvest ripe tomatoes when ready.
To successfully grow a tomato plant upside down, you can use a hanging planter or container with a hole at the bottom. Place the tomato plant through the hole and fill the container with soil. Water the plant regularly and ensure it receives enough sunlight. Prune the plant as needed to promote healthy growth.