On Fri, 27 Jun 2003 23:54:30 GMT, "FDR"
wrote:

It appears that cutworms have just about killed five of my tomato plants. I
noticed two plants wilting today and thought it was because of lack of
water. But closer inspection showed about a 1 inch eaten away of the green
stalk leaving just the brown core.

I thought cutworms only attacked seedlings? These plants have been in the
ground over a month and are 2 feet tall. I have wrapped the base of the
remaining healthy stems with aluminum foil per the recommendation of a
Rodale book.

Even though some of the affected plants still appear ok, will they die?

This season stinks.......

It sounds to me more as if the plants have rotted, not
cutworms. If you're in the NE USA, that wouldn't be too
surprising, it's rained constantly until last week.

Yes, this season sure does stink. Terrible!

Pat