Me too! Something's eating my tomato plants

Discussion in 'Fruit and Vegetable Gardening' started by mhern, Jun 30, 2008.

  1. mhern

    mhern Active Member

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    This is my first time to plant tomatoes and I think I'm gonna lose them before I even see some tomatoes. I planted some in the greenhouse and here are some pics of what's happening to them. My mom told me that it could slugs but I'm not sure. Any help would be much much appreciated...we can even give you some tomatoes later on i.e., if we get to harvest some later :)
     

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    It almost looks like flea beetle damage. I wouldn't worry about it unless it is completely defoliating your plant. The damage you show is minimal. It won't significantly affect productivity.
     
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    Thanks. I did spray them with insecticidal soap and it did the job well so I'm a bit happy now :).
     
  4. Lostmind

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    I have similar damage on my tomatoes but only on lower leaves. Is this the same for you?
     
  5. punkin patch

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    just out of curiosity, are you not at all worried that any of the chems in the insecticidal soap will be in your tomatoes, and in turn, in you?
     

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