Use clean, sharp pruning shears or scissors
Remove suckers growing in the leaf axils
Trim off yellow, damaged, or diseased leaves
Cut away leaves touching the soil
Remove lower leaves to improve airflow
Prune excessive side shoots if the plant is overcrowded
Limit pruning to avoid stressing the plant
Make cuts close to the main stem without damaging it
Prune in the morning when plants are dry
Disinfect tools between plants
Support the plant with stakes or cages while trimming
Remove any dead or broken stems
Stop heavy pruning once fruit production is well established