Thanks for advice all. I have staked 5 in a wigwam and the others are in two rows so have staked either end with plastic mesh running from end to end, so at least will keep the foxes away. Dont really know why i am growing them, i hate broadbeans! OH say he likes them though, so with his 600 spuds and 5 kgs of b/beans he should be happy at harvest time!