Runner Bean Frame

Brilliant, Tam.  I might try it next year if my ski slope doesn't work!

Here is the live version of my frame...

post are sunk into these pipes which are 3 feet long...

And with the angle of the canes it makes it easier to make a barrier until they are establised from the wind...

I like the wind-break to stop the young'uns getting wind-burn too ....

Quote from: mumofstig on June 01, 2010, 19:44

that does look strong Aidy, thanks for the pics 

Agreed!  Does that stay there every year Aidy?  Looks similar to something one of the guys on my site has constructed as a permanent bean frame.

Yep, the canes come out of course at the end of the season, I have used 15mm pipe clips so they pop in and out easy. The area to the right (1st piccy)is to be re-done in the winter, I have some paving slabs to form a path and need to dig/ clear the soft fruit area as couch has crept in.

Oh my   Looking at all your strong, stable constructions...  I am begining to doubt if my poor attempt at Muntys frame will stand up to the job!   I have always had excellent success with my upside-down V, but it is good to try new things sometimes   So this year I am trying Muntys... First attempt, being a bit simple, I erected it the wrong way round (away from the sun!!!)  So I had to re-assemble it the right way...  I just HOPE that this year I will get SOME runner beans

Oh my  Looking at all your strong, stable constructions...  I am begining to doubt if my poor attempt at Muntys frame will stand up to the job!  

Well, I was really pleased with mine! I have no permanent space available so it has to be a type of regular bean frame for me, and I am really pleased with my simple but effective bean canes.  

Plus I have to look at mine all day! So I don't have a heavy duty construction either.