Before the storm temporarily disrupted cherry tomato production in our backyard tomato tangle, I was in the middle of an investigation into the unexpected consumption of several ripe specimens. Most of the evidence is presented after the jump.
Besides the photos, some other facts: The tomatoes were still on the vine. Several of the bitten* ones were well off the ground. Some were in the middle of the tangle. The tangle is bordered on one side by the fence. No green ones were touched. Some red ones were near-ripe or ripe, but were not touched. The damaged ones were not all in the same cluster.
What’s eating my tiny crops?
*I say “bitten,” but you may draw other conclusions about what exactly happened to the fruits.
Okay, I admit it… I have a long neck and a longer reach. Rest assured, your tomatoes were delicious.
You deserve them, since you nurtured them while we were away. But next time, finish the ones you start.
Pentagon intel analysts report there’s been some insurgent leprechaun activity reported in your sector. Be advised to take appropriate precautions.
They’ve struck again:
This time, however, I had harvested a bit earlier. Only three of 14 were damaged. Here are the other 11: