Some varmint got to the 3 or 4 just turning red tomatoes that were lower on the plant (maybe a rabbit), so now I have to do something to keep the other dozen or so from being partially eaten. It’s gonna be hot here today, too, so I need to get out there and get working before I can’t .
Yes, I have had the same problem. Either there is a small rabbit hidden somewhere in my garden, or there is a hole in the fence that I have not found, or its a squirrel or maybe a possum. They ruin the low hanging ripe fruit. The best solution is to out produce them.
If you have some extra chicken wire surround your tomato plants!.