Once the slugs have eaten all your lettuce seedlings, is that the end of them completely?

[Caligula]

Will they ever grow again, or should I just give up on that bit and plant the tomatoes out there?

[winnie]

Yes, it is the end I am afraid BUT you can resow and cover seedlings with cut off plastic bottles which will save them from the slugs.

Good luck and don't let the slugs put you off.

[Caligula]

Cheers. Will try the plastic bottles thing!