bower wrote: ↑Sat Jun 08, 2024 3:12 pm My experience with semi-determinates is that they have a more linear growth habit similar to indets, but fruit/leaf patterns are like a determinate. So the main issue is to provide support for the leader (or two) and otherwise treat as a determinate.
Semi determinate growth habits are really variable, so how to manage beyond that will depend on the variety - I haven't grown Orange Icicle so I can't say.
If the suckers are getting very long before they terminate in some clusters of fruit, then you have to consider whether it's worth the trouble to support them. (A cage helps for that type of plant, where suckers can use support). Florida weave is another helpful technique for this kind of plant if you have a row of them.
Otherwise it depends on your situation - is there need for more airflow or is the plant okay with the space planted. Of course you will get a higher yield if you keep all the suckers and let them all bear some fruit.
I have used florida weave (or similar) strategy at my friend's farm one summer for pretty tight planting with minimal pruning to maximize fruit yield on tall determinates/semi-det and indeterminates. Basically going through once a week and weaving line across the row to push those extra suckers back into a tomato wall and retain your walking space between rows. The yield was much better that way.