3

I’ve got a couple plants in my garden that have been decimated by… Something. I’m hoping someone can help me identify what that something might be.In doing a very limited amount of research, I discovered it could be slugs or snails but I have seen absolutely none of these things, nor any other pests.

So far “it” has hit my tomato plant with a vengeance, reducing it to a solitary stem overnight and a dead pile of roots within a week. It has also hit my honeydew and marigold. I’ve included photos of those. Also included will be a photo of my recently planted hydrangea which has leaf browning and may be a related issue.

**Edit to add location and photos ** Northern Indiana. Honeydew Marigold Hydrangea

L.B.
  • 153
  • 5

2 Answers2

3

If they are slugs or snails you would have seen them since they will be around. Depending on where you are there can be deer, squirrels, rabbits that will eat up your leaves or plants. If you have a camera with night vision you may be able to pin point the issue

JStorage
  • 8,034
  • 6
  • 37
  • 79
1

The first two pictures show very infant plants. Those are usually protected around here from the cold but also from dogs, snail etc by cutting a two liter soda bottle asunder and inserting the upper half over the seedling.

The browning I imagine is unrelated. My two hypothesis' are lack of Potassium or fungal infection.

Vorac
  • 1,535
  • 1
  • 11
  • 18