Topic: runner beans?

[sallylockhart]

should my runner bean seedlings be behaving like triffids?

I am becoming a little scared to go into the spare room now, as every time I do another one has appeared  ...  I swear I can see them growing  :o

They could be triffids, as all 3 types of seed were inherited, so I have no proof that they are actually runner beans at all ...

Might have to send OH in with a big stick when we come to repot them  ;D

So if I suddenly go quiet and stop posting, you know why!

[sandersj89]

Make sure they have loads of light and keep the temp pegged back. They will be fine outside in the day at the moment.

Still a little early for me to sow as I aim for an early May planting out date.

Jerry

[sallylockhart]

Hmm, I wasn't expecting mine to grow quite this fast (sown 2 weeks ago and the tallest one is now pushing 8 inches) - mind you, last time I grew runners I was in Yorkshire (now in Herts) so I guess that will have made a difference.

If I can get close enough I will give them a stern talking to, and leave them out on the patio to reflect on their outrageous behaviour. ;D

[Robert_Brenchley]

Don't worry, triffids have very light seed with a silky 'parachute', quite unlike beans. No way to confuse the two.

[Alimo]

My neighbour's already planted out his runner beans  :o  Mine are just sown.... hmmm

My husband has just reminded me it's not a competition..... 

Alison

[pima]

My runner beans have also been growing mad. They are in pots as they are dwarf beans however I have put them out during the day as it has been quite warm but the leaves have shrivelled a wee bit and lost some of their colour. an anyone tell me what has happened?