Q.
hot pepper and sweet pepper plants
My bell pepper plants and hot pepper plants are all severed at ground level. No rabbit or deer tracks are near. What could be the cause of this?? About 60 of my plants are sticks at ground level with the plant top laying next to to them.
A.
Downtoearthdigs
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Answered on June 14, 2015
It may be one of two pests: slugs or cutworms (the more likely culprit). These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/facts-about-slugs-and-how-to-kill-garden-slugs.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-cutworms.htm
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