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Growing => Grow Your Own => Topic started by: fletch on January 25, 2008, 12:28

Title: Runner bean rotation
Post by: 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

Title: Runner bean rotation
Post by: penance on January 25, 2008, 12:31

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

Title: Runner bean rotation
Post by: paintedlady 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.

Title: Runner bean rotation
Post by: penance on January 25, 2008, 13:09

Double post

Title: Runner bean rotation
Post by: splodger 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

Title: Runner bean rotation
Post by: Trillium 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.

Title: Runner bean rotation
Post by: Aunt Sally 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.

Title: Runner bean rotation
Post by: Aunt Sally 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

Title: Runner bean rotation
Post by: Rob the rake on January 26, 2008, 00:02

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

Title: Runner bean rotation
Post by: Trillium 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).

Title: Runner bean rotation
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 26, 2008, 00:15

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

Title: Runner bean rotation
Post by: Trillium on January 26, 2008, 00:25

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

Title: Runner bean rotation
Post by: Aunt Sally on January 26, 2008, 00:26

PM me your address and I'll post you some  :D

Title: Runner bean rotation
Post by: oakfairy 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.......