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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: tomatoada on May 20, 2010, 09:59:11

Title: broad beans another query
Post by: tomatoada on May 20, 2010, 09:59:11

My broad beans are now 4-6 inches high.  They have started producing branches from the base,  2 or 3 new shoots.  I have never had this happen before.  On my neighbour's plot his broad beans are a bit higher and have only the one stalk.  Should I cut off the side shoots?

Title: Re: broad beans another query
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on May 20, 2010, 10:01:34

Leave them, they photosynthesise like the main stem and give the plant added strength. Are you growing a different variety?

Title: Re: broad beans another query
Post by: tomatoada on May 20, 2010, 14:35:55

No.  They are Aquadulce Claudia which I have grown many times but I don't remember them branching out quite so low before, only when the first stem has got to its full height.  Thanks for reply.  Just off to give them a drink.

Title: Re: broad beans another query
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on May 20, 2010, 17:06:12

I've had them branching, so it's probably something they do when they feel like it.

Title: Re: broad beans another query
Post by: gwynnethmary on May 20, 2010, 18:33:04

Some of mine are doing it too- Suttons.

Title: Re: broad beans another query
Post by: tomatoada on May 20, 2010, 19:38:12

So a funny year for b/b.   Mine are Sutton's too.  I must ask my neighbour what he is growing. 

Title: Re: broad beans another query
Post by: gwynnethmary on May 20, 2010, 19:42:14

Sorry, I meant The Sutton (dwarf)!