Question
I have been told if I remove the suckers off of a tomato plant and stick it in a potting mix that it will root and I will have another plant.  Is this true.

Answer
Tammy, this is true. Suckers are actually new plants that grow beneath the root nodule of the main branches. These should be removed anyway to maintain a neater growth habit and to produce larger fruit.

Simply cut a sucker 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