Runner bean rotation

fletch · « **on:** January 25, 2008, 12:28 »

I grew runner beans last year on a Monty frame.
Can I grow them there again this year? I don't really want to have to move/dismantle the frame unless I have to.

Thanks

penance · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2008, 12:31 »

I grow beans in the same place each year.
I just dig a trench and renew each year.

paintedlady · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2008, 12:31 »

I think they come in that category where you can have a near permanent bed. Many folk at my site seem to have very elaborate structures (metal posts) that don't move around.

penance · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2008, 13:09 »

Double post

splodger · « **Reply #4 on:** January 25, 2008, 17:27 »

i use a perm frame and trench for mine - plus i leave a number from last year - to come again / self seed

Trillium · « **Reply #5 on:** January 25, 2008, 23:37 »

Runner beans are not popular here, and grown only by a few for the flowers.
I'll be planting some this year for the beans and wonder which has the beter flavour - Scarlett or Painted Lady runners? I have room for only 1 variety.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #6 on:** January 25, 2008, 23:45 »

Yes, there is no real need to move them if you don't want to. Dig out your trench and add loads of organic material, before filling in and planting.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #7 on:** January 25, 2008, 23:46 »

Quote from: "Trillium"

I'll be planting some this year for the beans and wonder which has the beter flavour - Scarlett or Painted Lady runners? I have room for only 1 variety.

Are those the two varieties you can get Trillium ?

Painted lady have an excellent fravour, the pods are quite short.

I think scarlet runner is just an old name for runner bean.

White Lady is one of my favourite and Polestar is an old favourite too

Rob the rake · « **Reply #8 on:** January 26, 2008, 00:02 »

I grow Sunset Improved. Nice flavour, and the most beautiful pale pink flowers you ever did see.

Trillium · « **Reply #9 on:** January 26, 2008, 00:10 »

I think Painted Lady is the variety name in our catalogue. The other variety available here is just Sunset (aside from plain old Scarlett).

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #10 on:** January 26, 2008, 00:15 »

Is it permissable to post any to you Trillium. Would there be a customs problem :?:

Trillium · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2008, 00:25 »

As long as you weren't sending several dozen pounds of them

I think a few would be okay. I've posted to the UK and had some posted to me from the UK with no problems before.

They'd be much appreciated Aunt Sally.

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2008, 00:26 »

PM me your address and I'll post you some

oakfairy · « **Reply #13 on:** January 26, 2008, 23:56 »

my dad has been growing runners in the same place for 48 years. he just digs in well rotted farm yard manure in feb and his secret ingredient dried seaweed..... sorry dad, think i just gave something away.......

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