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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: joyce c on June 16, 2009, 17:39

Title: Broad Beans
Post by: joyce c on June 16, 2009, 17:39

The broad beans are approx. 18" with many flowers.   Unfortunately the bottom flowers are dropping off. On examination there is a tiny pod inside.  Any ideas as to why they are dropping off.  Any help will be appreciated.  There was no name of the variety on the packet of seeds   :(

Title: Re: Broad Beans
Post by: janiejakemum on June 16, 2009, 18:38

I think they're meant to, i had some of my flowers fall off ages ago and i still onlt have a few pods that i can see forming.  I dont think they're as easy to spot as others like peas, and i dont think they are "behind the flower".

Could be wrong though

Title: Re: Broad Beans
Post by: greg.t on June 17, 2009, 00:21

Don't worry they drop off as the pod forms under the flower.. ;)

Title: Re: Broad Beans
Post by: joyce c on June 17, 2009, 09:58

Sorry don't think I've explained properly.  The tiny little bean is also dropping off   :ohmy: