Tomatoes are highly branched and should be pruned regularly to keep only the main stem and remove all side branches. In order to ensure that the fruits are large, high-quality, uniform and according to the packaging type, 5-6 fruits per ear are retained, and the remaining deformed, redundant and small fruits are cut off in time to make efficient use of nutrients. Fruits generally mature gradually from near the roots upwards, so the leaves should be cut before harvesting the fruits.

Workers cut off all the leaves from the bottom to 2-3 ears above the first mature fruit. This not only makes it easier for workers to pick, but also reduces nutrient loss, increases air circulation, and makes it easier to pick. Future pruning work.

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Effects and functions of tomatoes:

1. Tomatoes are slightly cold in nature, sweet and sour in taste, produce body fluids and quench thirst, cool blood and nourish the liver, and clear away heat. Detoxify, treat hypertension, scurvy, prevent arteriosclerosis, liver disease, etc.

2. The organic acids contained in tomatoes can soften blood vessels, promote the absorption of calcium and iron, and have astringent effects on the intestinal mucosa. The malic acid and citric acid contained in it can help gastric juice digest fat and protein.

3. Most of the sugars contained are fructose and glucose, which are easy to absorb and nourish the heart and liver. The lycopene contained in it has anti-inflammatory and diuretic effects, which is particularly beneficial to patients with kidney disease. It contains a small amount of tomatine, which can inhibit the reproduction of a variety of bacteria and pathogenic fungi.

4. Tomatoes also have beautifying effects. The glutathione contained in them is an indispensable substance for maintaining normal cell metabolism. It can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase and reduce pigmentation on the skin and internal organs. Or disappear, playing the role of preventing butterfly spots or age spots.

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