What would nosh the tips of asparagus?

ako1974 · June 1, 2017

This is the first year I've had pest problems with asparagus other than asparagus beetles. I have a fence, so it likely couldn't be deer (if they like it). Rabbits might be able to squeeze, or a bunny I should say. Moles, voles, and squirrels could all be in play...

Strangely, something has also eaten just two of my zinnias at the other end of the garden. Among a bed of zinnias, two were chosen.

Would love to know.

Thanks!

Nematode · June 1, 2017

I've done it, but not in Jersey.
Deer laugh at fences under 6'

Tjlance1 · June 1, 2017

I have no clue..our garden is fenced..4 ft high..plush yard perimeter fenced by 6ft high stockade. .this is our 3rd season of harvesting asparagus and no problems at all.

dmforcier · June 1, 2017

Did you see the Nature(?) special about the guy that lived with mule deer in Wyoming? When it comes to fences, they have anti-gravity.

ako1974 · June 2, 2017

Ha, yeah! I have seen one in a different garden with a shorter fence, but I figured a deer would eat the stalk down to the ground. Just the "tree" is munched off.

Nematode · June 2, 2017

They are by nature browsers, little nibble here little nibble there.

oakley · June 2, 2017

Nothing touched my Asp for years but my pups. They would race me to the garden and snip every
new shoot. So i built a full cage over the bed. Deer will taste anything but don't usually go for it.
Once the shoots fern up i took the cage off.
I grow a 'diversion tactic' plot of Mammoth grey sunflowers to keep the deer and birds happy.

I have just about every critter so not sure what is after yours.

MissS · June 2, 2017

I have had gophers do this in my gardens.

June 1, 2017	#1
ako1974 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 109	What would nosh the tips of asparagus? This is the first year I've had pest problems with asparagus other than asparagus beetles. I have a fence, so it likely couldn't be deer (if they like it). Rabbits might be able to squeeze, or a bunny I should say. Moles, voles, and squirrels could all be in play... Strangely, something has also eaten just two of my zinnias at the other end of the garden. Among a bed of zinnias, two were chosen. Would love to know. Thanks! __________________ Arne Zone 6A, Northern NJ

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dmforcier Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,825	Did you see the Nature(?) special about the guy that lived with mule deer in Wyoming? When it comes to fences, they have anti-gravity. __________________ Stupidity got us into this mess. Why can't it get us out? - Will Rogers

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ako1974 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: New Jersey Posts: 109	Ha, yeah! I have seen one in a different garden with a shorter fence, but I figured a deer would eat the stalk down to the ground. Just the "tree" is munched off. __________________ Arne Zone 6A, Northern NJ

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MissS Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pewaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 3,150	I have had gophers do this in my gardens. __________________ ~ Patti ~

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Nematode Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2012 Location: massachusetts Posts: 1,710	I've done it, but not in Jersey. Deer laugh at fences under 6'

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Tjlance1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Rehoboth, MA Posts: 4	I have no clue..our garden is fenced..4 ft high..plush yard perimeter fenced by 6ft high stockade. .this is our 3rd season of harvesting asparagus and no problems at all.

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oakley Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: NewYork 5a Posts: 2,303	Nothing touched my Asp for years but my pups. They would race me to the garden and snip every new shoot. So i built a full cage over the bed. Deer will taste anything but don't usually go for it. Once the shoots fern up i took the cage off. I grow a 'diversion tactic' plot of Mammoth grey sunflowers to keep the deer and birds happy. I have just about every critter so not sure what is after yours.