Holes in Broad Beans

djbnat · « **on:** June 01, 2007, 11:34 »

Hi all
Having only got my allotment last October I put in some overwintering Broad Beans to enable me to get at least something going at the end of last autumn. Pleased to report they have done really well, great crop, large pods and beans a plenty. However, some of the beans have got 'holes' in them so I wondered if anyone knows what caused this? It has only affected a few at ground level - will these be ok to eat or will a creepy crawly need evicting first

(sorry, no pic as I am not at home).
Regards
DJB

WG. · « **Reply #1 on:** June 01, 2007, 11:37 »

Could be Pea Moth. The maggots will add a bit of protein to your diet !

Discard affected beans.

djbnat · « **Reply #2 on:** June 01, 2007, 11:40 »

Nice one

To be honest, the crop is so good I win't miss the discarded ones.
Regards
DJB

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #3 on:** June 01, 2007, 14:43 »

I'd say because at ground level it might be a beetle or slug/snail.

djbnat · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2007, 14:51 »

I am hoping to gather in some of the crop over the weekend (yummy) - if that reveals the culprit I will let you all know

Regards
DJB

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Holes in Broad Beans

WG.