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May 5, 2016 6:18 AM CST
Name: Barbalee
Amarillo, TX (Zone 6b)
KentPfeiffer said:Caffeine is an organic pesticide, plants produce it as a defense mechanism against herbivorous insects. It's possible it might provide some level of protection for the tomatoes against insects, although I would think the effect, if any, would be small.


Wow, Kent! That is super cool to know!
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