I have eight plants and didn’t get a tomato harvest of any significance until a couple days ago. The squirrels have been relentless this year. They took pounds and pounds of unripe Ananas Noire and Korean Long – and actually ate them, entirely. I haven’t tasted a single one of either.
I provided them water, set up motion activated sprinklers, and put mesh bags over the fruit clusters. They responded by chewing branches and even leads off.
I took care of the two worst offenders and the more distant squirrels have turned their attention to kousa dogwood berries. So I finally get to have some tomatoes.
I hate squirrels.
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Sorry you’re having so much trouble! Squirrels dug up several of my plants while I was out of town, and bunnies ate some as well. It has been tough with critters. I’m glad you’re finally able to enjoy some. What did you think of the flavor of Rosella? I’m growing it for the first time next year and was wondering how it compares to Black Cherry, if you’ve ever had it?
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I have eight plants and didn’t get a tomato harvest of any significance until a couple days ago. The squirrels have been relentless this year. They took pounds and pounds of unripe Ananas Noire and Korean Long – and actually ate them, entirely. I haven’t tasted a single one of either.
I provided them water, set up motion activated sprinklers, and put mesh bags over the fruit clusters. They responded by chewing branches and even leads off.
I took care of the two worst offenders and the more distant squirrels have turned their attention to kousa dogwood berries. So I finally get to have some tomatoes.
I hate squirrels.
Sorry you’re having so much trouble! Squirrels dug up several of my plants while I was out of town, and bunnies ate some as well. It has been tough with critters. I’m glad you’re finally able to enjoy some. What did you think of the flavor of Rosella? I’m growing it for the first time next year and was wondering how it compares to Black Cherry, if you’ve ever had it?