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Title: Stereo?
Post by: grannyjanny on May 25, 2009, 17:56:58

Has anyone grown broad bean stero. I bought it because I thought it was self supporting but I have just looked for info & they need support. It says on the packet they (more veg) grow as a triple row which helps the taller ones to support each other even on a windy site. As a triple row what space is needed between each row? It grows to 90cm. Am I to late to sow sutton B/B.
Janet

Title: Re: Stereo?
Post by: saddad on May 25, 2009, 17:58:43

I'd leave The Sutton, as they can be grownover winter... I never support my Broad Beans... tend to Grow Red Epicure... most frquently..  :)

Title: Re: Stereo?
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on May 25, 2009, 18:50:51

Mine flop all over the place, and I always get a crop regardless!

Title: Re: Stereo?
Post by: runnerbean on May 25, 2009, 19:21:09

Further to this post, I have never grown broad beans before, but this year have grown stereo.  Mine are about120cm tall with little beans on the lower ex flowers.  Should I pinch them out now? and allow the new shoots from the bottom prosper?

Title: Re: Stereo?
Post by: Tee Gee on May 25, 2009, 19:24:35

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what space is needed between each row

I have never grown that particular variety but to answer your question......leave enough space to get a hoe into.........so about 8"-10" should do!

Title: Re: Stereo?
Post by: Suzanne on May 25, 2009, 21:29:27

I have grown stereo - nice small white beans. I don't grow any BBs with supports and they do okay. This year - overwintered Aquadulce and beans look to be ready in 2- 3 weeks and just sown some more Red Epicure.

Title: Re: Stereo?
Post by: saddad on May 25, 2009, 21:37:52

Runnerbean, if you have five clusters of flowers pinch the tips out...  :)

Title: Re: Stereo?
Post by: Rhubarb Thrasher on May 25, 2009, 22:02:15

i've got stereo this year. i'm growing them since they're recommended as mange tout type - eat the whole pod.

Title: Re: Stereo?
Post by: grannyjanny on May 25, 2009, 22:05:43

That's another reason I got them. Yummy.
Janet

Title: Re: Stereo?
Post by: gibbonm on May 25, 2009, 22:42:07

I grow my BB in a square (about 8" between) with canes on the outside and string between them forming a diamond pattern.  That seems to work.  We are a bitty blowy here in Aberdeen so support is needed.

Title: Re: Stereo?
Post by: saddad on May 25, 2009, 22:43:18

Welcome to A4A Gibbonm...  :)

Title: Re: Stereo?
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on May 25, 2009, 23:28:20

I don't pinch mine. Blackfly on the tips won't do the plant any real harm.