Question
Hello,
I live in south central Mississippi, the town is called Monticello.  
My mother, due to her love of fresh tomatos,  always grows several (five this year) plants in pots on the patio.  One of these was a very late bloomer.  Almost two months after the others.
This plant produced a smaller, fruit than the others.  The leaves on this plant are smaller and the edges were turned up, almost giving the impression the plant needed water all the time.
We just started harvesting the fruit and found it to be seedless.  It has a great flavor and I'd like to produce other plants.  Can I root cutting
off this plant.  If so how do I accomplish this.
These tomatoes should make excellent saucas with the peppers I'm growing.  I need to know if I can make more of them or was this a fluke.
I appreciate any light you can shed my way.
Thanks. Dave

Answer
David, since you do not know the variety of this particular tomato, seeds are not an option since this may be a hybrid, leaving cuttings as your only method for propagation.

Simply cut a tender shoot that is at least six inches long. Remove the lower sets of leaves. Dip the cutting in a rooting compound. You can purchase this product at any garden center. Stick the cutting one inch into a good potting mix. Be sure to thoroughly wet the soil prior to planting.

Finally, cover the pot with a clear piece of lightweight plastic. Place the pot in indirect sunlight on an east window seal or under fluorescent lighting. After two weeks, check to see if the plant has rooted by slightly pulling on the stem. If you feel resistance, remove the plastic covering and be sure to keep the soil moist. The plant should then be treated as any other seedling.

Good luck, and please write again if I can ever be of assistance.

Regards,

Mike