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Tomato worm attacks

15 years ago

I had a small army of tomato worm attack my pepper plants and a few are nothing but sticks. Can they be saved and if so what can i do to help them along.

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smokemaster_2007
15 years ago
If the roots are good and the sun doesn't cook them they usually come back.
I have a mite problem and my plants are sticks at one time or another but they usually come back.
Get some catterpillar killer for your plants.
Shop around,I see it for $6.00-$10.00 at different places.

Here is a link that might be useful: Caterpillar killer
Edymnion
15 years ago
Yeah, long as the roots are still good (tomato worms don't bother roots), you should still be fine.

Move them into the shade, give them some water, and they should bounce back. Peppers are pretty resilient once they get going.
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Boid
Original Author
15 years ago
i got them in the shade on the porch now. should i fertilize them with some phosphorus to help give them a kick start.

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