A Tip for Cutworms

[Reinbeau]

When you put out your transplant, put a toothpick right next to the stem. Sometimes I put two. The cutworm needs to wrap around the stem to do its damage, the toothpick prevents it - you won't lose a single stem this way, at least in my experience!

 

[OaklandCityFarmer]

Very good tip Ann!

I'll have to try this out next time! :tools

Thanks.

 

[Tutter]

Excellent, thank you! :happy_flower

 

[countryatheart]

Wow, I'll have to try that. I have heard of using cardboard rolls cut short around new plants. The toothpick idea is much simpler!