Originally Posted by
osewme
We have planted a few things in 5 gal. buckets this year (tomatoes, lettuce, peppers, green beans, etc). Today I noticed very, very small worms on my tomato plants & they were eating the leaves. What is a good DIY recipe that I can make that will not harm my plants but will deter the insects from eating my plants? It needs to be a simple recipe with little ingredients & is easy to make & that actually works. Thanks!
I use diatomaceous earth -- sprinkle it on the leaves and on the dirt. May need to repeat it a few times as water/rain will wash it off. It is safe for vegetables. Here is a link if you want to know more. I raise tomatoes in buckets, also, and have found this works very well.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/pla...ct-control.htm