[Beetroot queen]

Our asparagus went in back at the end of 2008 we only took a few spears each year and then left it alone.

This year for every four coming up straight we get one that comes up curly as in like a pigs tale.

Any ideas what's happening.

[JayG]

Wonky spears are usually the result of a nibble from something (usually slugs) although I must admit that curly-wurly sounds a bit extreme!

[savbo]

I suspect a bit of a chill when growing might also start a curl?

[Beetroot queen]

I'll keel an eye o it, the curly ones all seem to come up in the same area. 

[Enfield Glen]

Keep a close eye out for Asparagus beatles as well, I have found some already this year and the were lurking near my curly spears.

[Beetroot queen]

Keep a close eye out for Asparagus beatles as well, I have found some already this year and the were lurking near my curly spears.

Ahhh I will get my beetle googles on then. I may have to google a pic first lol

[Enfield Glen]

They are crafty little things, when you get near them they either run round the other side of the spear or play dead and fall off. Usually find them in pairs.

[Beetroot queen]

Bug hunt for me then, can we spray against these or something else or is it just one of those things we can't avoid