Food Gardening : How to Get Rid of Grubs in a Tomato Garden

Grubs and cut worms will cut the stem of the tomato plant, causing it to fold over and die.

It is difficult to protect the soil from grubs and cut worms, especially if there is a lot of mulch present.

When transplanting small tomato plants, you can protect them by placing a small plastic pot or yogurt dish over them. This will prevent the grubs and cut worms from reaching the plants.

Once the tomato plant has grown enough to come up through the pot, you can remove it. The plants will be strong enough to withstand any potential damage from grubs and cut worms.

Yes, tomato plants are more tender when they are first transplanted, making them more susceptible to damage from grubs and cut worms.