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Walla Walla Wa.

At least the squirrels left enough so you can still get tomatoes.

5/29/2026 10:36:59 PM

Grittyville, WA

Yup, I cant believe topping like that is a real technique! But you are right, and some growers intentionally want the two side leaders from the cotyledons... And to be set back by 2 weeks. Unsure what advantage they think they get by doing so. Tomato growers like doing nonsensical things.

5/29/2026 11:11:29 PM

San Diego, CA

Varmints suck. They don't last long in my backyard after the 1st offense. If you have time left start a few more.

5/29/2026 11:20:06 PM

Sunny Okanagan

If it's any consolation, I've waged war with squirrels chewing my pumpkin vines and leaves for three years. My cousin (runs a commercial pumpkin patch) has lost roughly 600 plants so far this year to squirrels, digging up the seeds.

6/1/2026 1:35:20 AM