Shorter more compact indeterminate plants

schill93 · August 22, 2016

I have an area with a 5 1/2' high wall that I want to plant against. Because of HOA, I can't be putting up stakes or cages that would exceed this height, and preferably plants that won't either. I know determinates stay smaller, but I'm looking for really good taste which usually favor the heirloom or open pollinated varieties. I already have purchased a number of dwarfs that I will be planting in another similar area, so I have that covered.

I have always read posts concerning topping off tomato plants and it's effect on the plant but seem to always get very mixed messages on the advisability of this.

So if you know of any particular plants (non dwarfs) that are more compact and have what most consider good taste, please recommend. For what it's worth, I live in extreme heat conditions in Las Vegas. (but don't let that sway you)

If you have any advice on either more compact varieties or topping tomato plants, please share your experience with me.

August 22, 2016	#1
schill93 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2015 Location: Nevada Posts: 275	Shorter more compact indeterminate plants I have an area with a 5 1/2' high wall that I want to plant against. Because of HOA, I can't be putting up stakes or cages that would exceed this height, and preferably plants that won't either. I know determinates stay smaller, but I'm looking for really good taste which usually favor the heirloom or open pollinated varieties. I already have purchased a number of dwarfs that I will be planting in another similar area, so I have that covered. I have always read posts concerning topping off tomato plants and it's effect on the plant but seem to always get very mixed messages on the advisability of this. So if you know of any particular plants (non dwarfs) that are more compact and have what most consider good taste, please recommend. For what it's worth, I live in extreme heat conditions in Las Vegas. (but don't let that sway you) If you have any advice on either more compact varieties or topping tomato plants, please share your experience with me.