Tomato stem splitting into two

[maverick451]

I just wondered if anyone else had encountered this? ive had it on just one plant last year but 3 out of 30 this year

The stem of the plant splits into 2, on the plant last year it kept wanting to split after I removed one of the half stems

This is what I mean

[veggiechicken]

What variety is it?
2012 was the year of the http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...oes_65737.html

[maverick451]

This one is a Pannovy, one was a black krim and I cant remember the other

[Scarlet]

Ive got several this year too!

[Scarlet]

One of mine is Black prince.

[Scoot]

I remember one of mine doing exactly this last year. I think it was a Gardeners Delight. I think i just left it.

[vixylix]

I've got quite a few doing this this year too!

[Bren In Pots]

None have split this year but I had 3 that split last year, I left one alone and pinched out the other two. but in future I'll be leaving the plants alone.

[Scarlet]

I'm leaving mine too. I often grow two stems so they've saved me the job.

[Deano's "Diggin It"]

Mav! It as never actually happened to me, but remember VC's "Forking tomato thread!
Of no use whatsoever!

But surely wouldn't be of any detriment to the plant!

[skeggijon]

I had a few that forked last year. I left them, but found them difficult to maintain in an orderly shape.
Only had one that's forked this year, but pinched it out.

[marchogaeth]

What variety is it?
2012 was the year of the http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...oes_65737.html

Well for me, I think this year is a return run! (Obviously correlated to the olymics.)I should think 50% are forking - all varieties. It is almost as if the plants can't grow quick enough.

I had a few that forked last year. I left them, but found them difficult to maintain in an orderly shape.
Only had one that's forked this year, but pinched it out.

I'll be pinching all mine out once I'm sure that they are both strong and healthy. I had a few odd one sin the past that forked but then didn't like the responsibility of being the leader.

[Scarlet]

I'll be pinching all mine out once I'm sure that they are both strong and healthy. I had a few odd one sin the past that forked but then didn't like the responsibility of being the leader.

I've found that on previous occasions. I let them both grow and stop one if its weak or after its set a truss if it's higher up.

[Tripmeup]

Some of mine doing it too..I leave them at it and just try to keep them tidy

[marchogaeth]

I've found that on previous occasions. I let them both grow and stop one if its weak or after its set a truss if it's higher up.

Mine seem to be flowering very soon after forking.