Yesterday I discovered to my great dismay that two different kinds of asparagus beetles have invaded my small asparagus patch. There were really disgusting larvae all over the ferns. I've been out dealing with them most of today and a good bit of yesterday. Here's a quick page on what they look like:
https://www.extension.umn.edu/garden/insects/find/asparagus-beetles/
I've got both beetles in my garden this year. Last year, no beetles whatsoever! (That I noticed.)
So gross.
It takes 3 years at least to get an asparagus bed established. I really hope this doesn't mean that I won't get anything from my bed next spring. There's really nothing quite like super fresh asparagus.
Damn you, Beetles!
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