any hope for my bean's.

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twissle

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any hope for my bean's.
« on: July 21, 2010, 21:18 »
My father inlaw gave us some runner bean plant's,A couple are growing and have a few flower's on. but most are still really short :(. Will the other's catch up or is it to late for them to do anything?

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Re: any hope for my bean's.
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2010, 21:20 »
Bung them in, theres still time and nothing to lose anyway
"I think the carrot infinitely more fascinating than the geranium. The carrot has mystery. Flowers are essentially tarts. Prostitutes for the bees. There is, you'll agree, a certain je ne sais quoi oh so very special about a firm young carrot" Withnail and I

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Re: any hope for my bean's.
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2010, 21:30 »
They are in, I'm just hoping for the best now :). We've just moved here and threw them in quick just to get us going abit. How often should i feed them?

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Re: any hope for my bean's.
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2010, 21:40 »
Dont feed them , they fix nitrogen from the air themselves.  Just make sure they are well watered.

I think they'll be fine  :D

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Re: any hope for my bean's.
« Reply #4 on: July 21, 2010, 23:44 »
I've just started a late crop of peas, there's still at least two months left before it starts getting frosty again so plenty of growing time.  You should be fine.   :)

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Re: any hope for my bean's.
« Reply #5 on: July 22, 2010, 07:07 »
Thank you both, They're looking better already today the ladybird's are sorting the blackfly out for me :happy:


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