Brandywine tomato

[1Bee]

Guys, is this a side shoot or a fork and if I don't remove it, what's the best way to support it, please?

Thank you!

[jackarmy]

Looks like a side shoot to me 1Bee.
I wouldnt bother supporting it, cut it off , put it in some dwr and your away .

[Snoop Puss]

Sorry, Jack, what is dwr?

[jackarmy]

oops, its welsh for water Snoop, sorry .

[nickdub]

If it was mine I'd leave the side-shoot and just tie it to a second cane.

[Jungle Jane]

It’s difficult because both stems look identical in thickness,you can either cut it off or tie it in to the bamboo,is it going to be in the way of that tomato flower truss that’s forming there?

[Thelma Sanders]

If you miss pinching out a side shoot near the bottom, it is easy enough to add another cane. When they are further up the stem, it's a bit awkward to manage, I find.
I'd snap/cut it off, and yes, as already said you could root it and grow it as an extra plant if you have space

[robbra]

This is interesting, how would you grow a side shoot on? Suspend it in water until roots show or stick in some soil?
Rob

[gringo]

either, I think

[Earthgirl Jen]

This is interesting, how would you grow a side shoot on? Suspend it in water until roots show or stick in some soil?
Rob

I stick mine in glass of water on the kitchen windowsill, roots in about a week this time of year, then gently pot on as the roots can be a little tender to begin with.

[robbra]

Thanks g and EJ.
I'll have a go but think it may be a bit late in the year for much of a result and need to let a few shoots grow yet.

[Thelma Sanders]

This is interesting, how would you grow a side shoot on? Suspend it in water until roots show or stick in some soil?
Rob

Either way, but I tend to just poke a hole in the greenhouse border and sink the stems in a few inches, firm gently, and just let them get on with it. They look a bit sad for a few days but most end up growing away after that