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Tomato and bell pepper leaves disappearing
Posted on 7/21/22 at 9:23 am
Posted on 7/21/22 at 9:23 am
Very new to gardening. I have a raised bed behind out garage with cucumbers, tomatoes and bells. Recently, the leaves on the tomatoes and bells have been disappearing. I have scanned the plants for critters, especially caterpillars, and nothing. I even went out late last night in the dark with a light. Ideas?
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Posted on 7/21/22 at 9:44 am to AlxTgr
I had this happen this year.
I finally found caterpillars...
I finally found caterpillars...
Posted on 7/21/22 at 9:47 am to AlxTgr
Anytime I have whole leaves disappearing from my tomatoes it's always a hornworm. Just have to find him and remove him.
Posted on 7/21/22 at 9:50 am to Styxion
I'll keep looking.
Posted on 7/21/22 at 9:53 am to AlxTgr
Yeah, if the leaves are disappearing and not just falling off the plant onto the ground, definitely a hornworm. They can be tough to spot sometimes. They blend in with the plants really well.
This post was edited on 7/21/22 at 9:54 am
Posted on 7/21/22 at 10:06 am to AlxTgr
Posted on 7/21/22 at 10:29 am to AlxTgr
Its likely a hornworm and they blend in very good. Spray BT all over your leaves and the hornworms will die after a while
Posted on 7/21/22 at 2:34 pm to AlxTgr
It's hornworms. Rage war with no remorse.
Posted on 7/21/22 at 2:39 pm to AlxTgr
I can't believe you still have tomato and bell pepper plants. Mine were done a month ago due to the heat.
Posted on 7/21/22 at 3:06 pm to AlxTgr
Hornworm
Posted on 7/21/22 at 3:07 pm to LSUlefty
Can a hornworm take out an entire plant in a 24 hour period? Pretty sure one got to my purple cherokee. i figured maybe it was a deer.
This post was edited on 7/21/22 at 3:08 pm
Posted on 7/21/22 at 3:09 pm to USEyourCURDS
They sure can.
Posted on 7/21/22 at 3:19 pm to gumbo2176
quote:They are watered almost every day and only get a few hours of direct sun.
I can't believe you still have tomato and bell pepper plants. Mine were done a month ago due to the heat.
Posted on 7/21/22 at 10:18 pm to USEyourCURDS
quote:Yes
Can a hornworm take out an entire plant in a 24 hour period? Pretty sure one got to my purple cherokee.
Posted on 7/22/22 at 10:22 am to AlxTgr
Worms will leave tell tell signs of tiny black turds on adjoining leaves. Deer will enter your garden and eat a few leaves and leave. Okra is one of their favorites. Check for deer tracks.
Posted on 7/22/22 at 11:21 am to ewilliams000
Deer aren't an issue in this neighborhood, though we did buy a raised bed due to the freaking rabbits.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 10:41 am to AlxTgr
As the others say, your problem is likely a hornworm or two. Look for little brown turds under the plant. When you find turds, look directly above them on the plant. You’ll feel silly when you finally see it, because it is so big. You’ve gotta look good, though.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 12:07 pm to Spankum
Have found a few by noticing a branch moving or more like shaking. Just tending garden and seeing movement on a still day?
Reading glasses help.
Reading glasses help.
Posted on 7/24/22 at 5:05 pm to AlxTgr
UV flashlight my guys - hornworms (like scorpions) glow brightly under that blacklight.
You'll be shocked at how many you find. Smash 'em or feed them to chickens.
You'll be shocked at how many you find. Smash 'em or feed them to chickens.
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