When I hear the phrase “tomato pest,” the next term which comes to mind is “hornworm.” There are a number of insect pests which bother tomatoes, but I can’t think of any other which is as “spectacular” as the hornworm. Tomato hornworms are usually hard to spot. A “newbie” may struggle to find them, as …
If you would like to provoke some really animated discussion in a group of gardeners, just ask for their idea of “the perfect tomato.” I can almost guarantee, if there are five gardeners in the room, they’ll provide you with at least SIX opinions! So what makes a tomato great? There are many characteristics to …
If you have tomato plants, sooner or later you’ll encounter hornworms or some other kind of caterpillar which will eat large quantities of leaves, stems and, even fruit. Don’t panic. Usually the plants recover nicely, once the “worm” has been removed. Here are Some Pointers to Help Deal with Tomato Devouring Caterpillars Though they are …