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5rod
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Pinching out
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April 27, 2008, 21:04:19 »
??? What advantage is gained by pinching the tips off
your broad beans and at what height should this be done
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Robert_Brenchley
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April 27, 2008, 22:09:15 »
The idea is that it discourages blackfly, which congregate on the soft new tissue. They never seen to do any noticeable harm, so I just leave the tips where they are.
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April 27, 2008, 22:10:46 »
Above four or five sets of flowers...
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