[m1ckz]

hi , my runner beans are very sparce of leaves,but have a good few flowers on,,is there a reason for this please, regards mick

[JayG]

So long as it hasn't actually lost any then don't worry about it; too many leaves would suggest overfeeding with nitrogen and that would be at the expense of the flowers.

There will be more leaves produced as the plant produces side-shoots; just keep them well watered! 

[Snap Dragon]

I always despair as I watch my beans creep up the canes looking feeble but then all of a sudden they seem to turn into strong bushy plants!!!

I'm sure they do it to wind me up every year 

[Aunt Sally]

They sound just as they should be Mick

[GrannieAnnie]

Mine do that too! You think oh what spindly little things, but then pow, they suddenly bush up!!   

[m1ckz]

thanx for replies i feel better now 

[digalotty]

mine have only just decided to start growing , anyone elses still only 1ft tall .

glad i left them in though

[Yabba]

Mine aren't much taller than yours I'd normally be eating them by now

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[Paul Plots]

Mine - several different types all on one bean frame all planted at different times - are just a little slow off the mark this year but I have got baby beans forming!!   :happy: