I pulled up my struggling tomato plants to check the soil: when I saw what had colonized the ground beneath them, it was too late
When your tomato plants wilt despite adequate water and care, the culprit may be hiding underground in the form of microscopic parasitic worms. Root-knot nematodes have already caused billions in global crop losses, and they’re likely in your garden bed right now. Understanding what creates these galls and how to stop them means the difference between a failed season and a thriving harvest.