To effectively keep squirrels off your tomatoes, you can try using physical barriers like wire mesh or netting, planting strong-smelling herbs or flowers nearby, or using squirrel repellents. Regularly checking and harvesting your tomatoes can also help deter squirrels.
No, marigolds don't help keep squirrels from eating your tomatoes. The first tomatoes to be eaten by the squirrels were in patio pots and surrounded by marigolds almost half as tall as the tomatoes. One tomato is now completely bare of tomatoes, it had 5 or 6 before the squirrels found it. The other still has 5 but by tomorrow probably will have only one or two left - if any.
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To learn how to pick tomatoes effectively, start by gently twisting the tomato off the vine with your fingers. Be careful not to squeeze too hard to avoid damaging the fruit. Practice picking tomatoes regularly to improve your technique and efficiency.
To harvest cherry tomatoes effectively, gently twist the tomato off the vine when it is fully ripe and has a deep color. Be careful not to squeeze or damage the fruit. Harvest regularly to encourage more fruit production.
To peel fresh tomatoes effectively, first score the bottom of each tomato with a small "X" using a knife. Then, blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for about 30 seconds and immediately transfer them to an ice water bath. The skins should easily peel off after this process.
To dice tomatoes effectively, start by cutting off the top and bottom of the tomato. Then, slice it in half horizontally and remove the seeds. Next, place the tomato halves flat side down and slice them into strips. Finally, dice the strips into small cubes.
To harvest tomatoes effectively for a bountiful yield, wait until they are fully ripe before picking them. Gently twist the tomato off the vine, being careful not to damage the plant. Harvest in the morning when the fruits are cool and firm. Store harvested tomatoes in a cool, dark place to ripen further.
To pick tomatoes off the plant effectively and without causing damage, gently twist the tomato until it separates from the stem. Avoid pulling or tugging on the fruit, as this can damage the plant. Be sure to support the tomato with one hand while picking it with the other to prevent any bruising.
To can tomatoes in a pressure cooker effectively, first wash and prepare the tomatoes by removing the stems and any blemishes. Then, blanch the tomatoes in boiling water for a few minutes and peel off the skins. Next, pack the tomatoes into sterilized jars, leaving some headspace. Add lemon juice or citric acid to each jar to maintain acidity. Finally, process the jars in a pressure cooker according to the manufacturer's instructions, ensuring they reach the recommended pressure and processing time for safe canning.
To pick tomatoes off a plant, gently grasp the tomato with your fingers and twist it until it comes off the stem. Be careful not to damage the plant or the other tomatoes while picking.
To effectively keep geese off your lawn, you can use physical barriers like fences or hedges, install motion-activated sprinklers or lights, use decoys or scare tactics, and remove food sources that attract them.
It appears that squirrels do eat rhubarb! Leaves and will pull off stalks and eat them.