[viettaclark]

Can runners be planted in semi-shade?
I can't grow them in the raised beds this year because they shade other beds, wherever I put them. I have a site in mind but it only gets the morning and a bit of evening sun.
Would be great to know as I'm planning a trench and need to start bunging in the kitchen waste etc.

[gardener247]

ya it would be okay but you wouldn't get as big a harvest why don't you try the dwarf varieties they'd give you a better harvest in good conditions than the climbers would in less than ideal conditions

[viettaclark]

I grew some dwarf last year but I think they dried out a bit and didn't do too well.
Should I do a trench for them?

[gardener247]

yup a well made trench would definetely stop them drying out

[Spana]

I think runner beans grow best in cooler positions, french beans or dwarf beans originate from I think Mexico- or down that way - and do best in a hot sunny spot.

[viettaclark]

Merci buttercups monsewer!

[grinling]

People opp me have sun morning then shade rest of day. She has loads and I have white seeds