[Apostrophes]

I did a search for this topic and found one, but the problem was slightly different to mine. I started my broad beans in trays on a window sill in March. I know now that is not necessary. Anyway, I did it and they grew very quickly and very spindly and weak. I have them outside in a cold frame now but they are all lying flat. If I put them in the ground and support them will they recover or will they produce a reduced crop? I have resown some spare seeds outside so the option to throw them away is open.

Richard

[richrua]

Rapid spindly growth is usually caused by lack of light.

Beans grow very quickly once they get going.

With a bit of support they might do ok - beans are tough enough.

I find that very often beans sown in the ground catch up with those that I start in pots anyway! So perhaps check your soil is and pop a few in as insurance!

[DD.]

Lack of light, plus being too warm. Broad beans do not want to be indoors.

See how they go, but don't hold your breath!

[Apostrophes]

Oh dear. Well, I have planted them out and have some spares going outside in pots.

Thanks.

[viettaclark]

They don't mind the cold at all so you could've saved some window-sill space