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When to remove from refrigerator

12 years ago

I have 2 nice plump tomato worms overwintering in the refrigerator. I check them weekly and they still are alive. What I am wondering is when do I remove them from the refrig - March-April etc. to let them continue the life cycle. I understand their life as a moth is short and there are no plants available for laying eggs on earlier.

Thanks for information. Penny

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KC Clark - Zone 2012-6a OH
12 years ago
In Zone 15, I doubt you ever have to put tomato horn worm pupae in the fridge. Their cats eat lots of things besides tomato leaves. Anything in the knightshade family. I raised mine mostly on petunias this year but also used a couple of local weeds (horsenettle is the one that comes to mind).

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