Any tomato growers ever have suckers growing on leaf surface?

Question

I have a grape tomato plant with suckers growing right in the middle of the stem of the leaf. It's a fully formed sucker, not a section of the leaf. I've been told it might be due to pruning. But I didn't do that much pruning, and I've pruned other plants and have never seen this. So, picture main stem with leaves growing normally. Then picture the stem of the leaf. On the stem of the leaf is where the suckers are growing from.

Answer 1

Genetics yes probably a little, but also it might be that you are growing it really well. because that is a theory some of us have about a different plant. we grow it so much we have noticed that when it is being given the exact needs it desires then it can develop stem/leaves right on top of or out of other leaves.

Answer 2

Though not actually common this does happen. i've had these shoots growing from the trusses also. they are not a problem if you pinch them out as soon as they appear.

Answer 3

Yep!  I've had this happen but don't worry about it.  Could be a genetic anomaly.  Tomatoes sucker readily and I've seen suckers in different places.  Totally normal and nothing to be concerned about.  Enjoy your tomatoes.  Mine are almost finished due to the heat of Texas summers.