John,
another suspect you could add to your list are pill bugs, aka
roly-polies, wood louse. I have had trouble with them eating seedling.
The problem is that I have read that they are monogamous and raise their
young! These damn bugs are more virtuous than many people I know.

Try growing your plants in pots until they have some real wood in them.

Good luck with the moral dilemma.

Bill

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In article .com,
"John Ladasky" wrote:

Hi, folks,

Gardening in San Jose, California -- USDA Zone 9b, Sunset Zone 16.

I started carrot and coriander seedlings about three weeks ago, for the
winter. My coriander seedlings were about 2 cm high, and had put out
their first true leaves. The carrot seedlings were a bit smaller, but
coming along nicely.

Some time yesterday -- I am not sure whether it was during the day, or
at night -- something came along and munched every last carrot and
coriander seedling to the ground. My nearby lentils, green onions, and
mature carrots (I'm growing some more carrots, for seed) were
untouched.

I have occasional problems with snails, but I haven't seen any for
several weeks. I also do not see any slime trails in the vicinity of
my vegetable garden. I have never seen evidence of any burrowing
animals in my yard. The nearby park has ground squirrels and gophers,
but they would have to tunnel under several roads to get here.

Who are my likely suspects, and how do I discourage them?

Thanks for your advice!


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