← Back to search

Grow New Tomato Plants From Suckers for Free

Simplify Gardening 1:37

4,096 views · 302 likes Watch on YouTube ↗

Want to go further? Join The Growers Club and get GrowTrack free, every course I film, weekly live calls, group trainings, and all my ebooks and cheat sheets in one place. It's $24 a month, and the first 50 founding members pay $19 a month and keep that rate for good. Prices are plus VAT where applicable.
👉 skool.com/the-growers-club-5540

​ What if you could grow an entirely new tomato plant—without seeds, without cuttings, and without spending a single cent? It’s totally possible, and it starts with one of the most overlooked parts of a tomato plant: the suckers.

In this video, I’ll show you how to turn your tomato plant’s side shoots—commonly pruned and thrown away—into strong, productive, new plants. This technique is easy, fast, and incredibly effective for anyone growing tomatoes in containers, raised beds, or even a greenhouse.

Tomato suckers are the small shoots that grow in the joint between the main stem and a leaf branch. Gardeners often remove them to encourage stronger fruit development on the main plant—but what most people don’t know is that these suckers can be rooted into full plants, giving you more tomatoes from the same seed.

✅ Here’s what you’ll learn:

How to identify tomato suckers at the perfect time

The simple method to root them in water or soil

How long it takes for roots to develop

When to transplant for maximum growth

This hack is perfect for organic and budget-conscious gardeners, especially if you’re looking to expand your tomato crop without buying more plants or starting from seed. You’ll be shocked at how quickly a sucker can grow into a thriving tomato plant with a full harvest potential.

Better yet, these new plants are genetically identical clones of your original, which means you’re reproducing proven performers that you already trust. It’s a great way to scale your tomato yield using the plants you already have.

🌱 This is ideal for:

Backyard growers

Container gardeners

Homesteaders and urban gardeners

Anyone growing heirloom tomatoes and wanting to propagate them

Whether you’re a beginner looking for ways to grow more for less, or a seasoned gardener aiming to multiply your tomato yield, this trick delivers.

And because this method avoids transplant shock from seedlings, your sucker-grown plants often catch up quickly to traditionally grown tomatoes. You’ll get stronger roots, healthier growth, and more fruit without spending extra time or money.

💬 Have you tried growing tomatoes from suckers before? Did it work for you? Share your tips, successes, or questions in the comments below—I’d love to hear what’s growing in your garden!

If you’re serious about tomato growing success, don’t toss those suckers—turn them into your next harvest.

Let’s grow smarter and share what works.

#SimplifyGardening #GrowingTomatoes #Tomatoes

Category (YouTube): People & Blogs

Playback is via YouTube's official embedded player. Data from YouTube; Exumo is not affiliated with YouTube.