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sharky

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Broad beans
« on: March 25, 2009, 15:29 »
How big do they grow? I need to find some canes for them.
 
I think I should just stick um in the ground with a cane and let um do the thing? am I doing anything wrong? :wacko:
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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #1 on: March 25, 2009, 15:40 »
They grow about 3 ft high.

Put some stout stakes at each and of the row and about every 6 ft along it and tie strong string between them at various heights to support the plants.

I'll see if I have a picture
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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #2 on: March 25, 2009, 15:41 »
Quote from: Aunt Sally on March 25, 2009, 15:40
They grow about 3 ft high.

Put some stout stakes at each and of the row and about every 6 ft along it and tie strong string between them at various heights to support the plants.

I'll see if I have a picture

Thanks aunt sally.
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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #3 on: March 25, 2009, 15:53 »
This is how I do it
broad beans.jpg
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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #4 on: March 25, 2009, 22:51 »
Quote from: Aunt Sally on March 25, 2009, 15:53
This is how I do it

Aunt Sally, great photo. I noticed the blue hoops in the background. Do you mind my asking where you got them from,what are they made from and how much please. I have been looking for ages for something suitable i can use x Thanking you in advance.
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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #5 on: March 26, 2009, 09:51 »
Quote from: pol and mick on March 25, 2009, 22:51
I noticed the blue hoops in the background. Do you mind my asking where you got them from,what are they made from and how much please. I have been looking for ages for something suitable i can use x Thanking you in advance.

its mdpe pipe they use it for water now they have found lead is bad for you  ::)

Plumbers merchants / building supplies even Been and Queued carry it - usually comes in 25mm pipe  on 50m rolls about 50p/m .

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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #6 on: March 26, 2009, 10:15 »
I got mine  HERE

Very fast delivery !
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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #7 on: March 26, 2009, 11:53 »
Jewsons is £14 for a 25 metre roll.
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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #8 on: March 27, 2009, 17:03 »
Quick question - realized i have not sown enough for a second double row, is there still time to plant more or is it not worth it?
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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #9 on: March 27, 2009, 17:16 »
Quote from: sharky on March 27, 2009, 17:03
Quick question - realized i have not sown enough for a second double row, is there still time to plant more or is it not worth it?

Its always worth it :)

The wind this week has made a complete mess of the ones I started in pots and theres no sign of the direct sown ones yet. I plan on starting some more off this weekend weather permitting.

I was still sowing them well into april last year.
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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #10 on: March 27, 2009, 17:18 »
I'm planting some tomorrow :D
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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #11 on: March 27, 2009, 17:20 »
Quote from: pol and mick on March 25, 2009, 22:51
Quote from: Aunt Sally on March 25, 2009, 15:53
This is how I do it

Aunt Sally, great photo. I noticed the blue hoops in the background. Do you mind my asking where you got them from,what are they made from and how much please. I have been looking for ages for something suitable i can use x Thanking you in advance.

order online from screwfix just under £25 50mtr roll 25mm or check for a local store.
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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #12 on: March 27, 2009, 19:29 »
I'll get that row in in the morning in that case.   :)
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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #13 on: March 27, 2009, 19:32 »
Soak your beans over night to swell them.
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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #14 on: March 27, 2009, 19:34 »
Quote from: Aunt Sally on March 27, 2009, 19:32
Soak your beans over night to swell them.

Yes I should do that. How far apart from each plant do you sow yours?
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