Tomato Plants Spindly and High

Question

I have started tomatoes from seed in my house and while waiting for them to be transplanted outside, they are getting very tall and spindly with very narrow stems. Can I cut the main stem back by about one third or so to try to limit the height of the plant and thicken up the main stalk?

Answer 1

Here is an article or two that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/tomato-fertilizer.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/should-you-prune-tomato-plants.htm

Answer 2

plant the plant up to the first or second set of leaves, the part below soil will turn into root system within a week of transplanting ,