Runner Beans

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lacewing

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Runner Beans
« on: July 30, 2011, 06:44 »
My runner beans have more leaves than beans.  The plants are full of lush green leaves making it hard even to find any beans.  Runner beans are said to be heavy feeders, so I gavee   the 18ft bed  two barrowloads of well rotted compost and a dressing of BFB before planting.  Any ideas as to  what I might have done wrong?  :unsure:
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Swing Swang

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Re: Runner Beans
« Reply #1 on: July 30, 2011, 07:06 »
Lots of folks are having your problem this year - I've still no flowers on my frenchies - SS

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Re: Runner Beans
« Reply #2 on: July 30, 2011, 07:27 »
Due to time constraints (I was late), mine went in this year where the bean fence was still in from last year, with no extra feed.

They are loaded with flowers, (White Lady) and are setting well . One bean is even ready for picking!  :lol:
« Last Edit: July 30, 2011, 07:36 by DD. »
Did it really tell you to do THAT on the packet?

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Re: Runner Beans
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2011, 07:34 »
mine were struggling then suddenly went off -  I am picking bags full ever day now, from my Munty frame. hope yours get going soon, it is so frustrating
small, Welsh and almost certainly bonkers, but can be tamed with Talisker, if required


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