When pruning your
Tomato, be careful not to damage any nearby stems. Using fingers to pinch or break off pieces of the plant instead of cutting is one way to avoid unintentionally damaging it. If you are using a cutting tool, clean the tool before starting and when moving between plants, to avoid transmitting disease. Do not remove more than one-third of the foliage from your
Tomato, as this can allow the fruits to develop sunscald or even kill the plant completely. Wear gloves and a long-sleeved shirt when pruning tomato plants.
Tomato contains a mild toxin that can cause skin irritation.