Runner beans

[Mrs Ava]

Going to be able to pick my first batch of runners next week.  Am impressed with how well they have grown.  I need to pick the tops out now as they have reached the top of their poles, but first I need to ask someone for a step ladder!  Being 5 foot 3 isn't conducive to pinching the top growth out of runners that have legged it up 7 foot canes!

[Mrs Ava]

[aquilegia]

lucky you! My runner beans look like they are dwarfs. I started with six, lost two to slugs (on the same pole, grr) and now have four that are about 3ft high. They look gorgeous - covered in red flowers, but far too short!

[adamhill100]

I have had a mixed bag too.. Couple have done really well whilst some have given up the Ghost and have had to replace with New Plants..  Should be able to pick my first next week.!

[Multiveg]

Mine have just started to flower - I think they got checked in the wind...

[ruud]

Hi e.j,mine   are doing well,thanks to you.I have got now left turning runner beans instead of right ones what is normal on the continent  ;D ;D ;D ;D

[tim]

Not sure what you mean but - beans climb anti-clockwise upwards. Except when, like normal, they don't!! = Tim

[new potter]

i have been picking for the last 2 weeks and they are yum :) i start mine in the green house 1st week in april plant out 1st week in may and hope for no frost and cover if there is  i have just picked another load

[tim]

Good God! Do your neighbours claim loss of light? = Tim

[new potter]

yes they were yum eaten to many :o
from plant to plate in 2 hours now that is fresh!

[Mrs Ava]

My seeds didn't get into the ground until May 1st - apparently Essex tradition  :-\, but they have romped!  Between my runners and frenchies I have flowers that are red, pink, apricot, purple, lilac and white!  Fabulous!

[carrot-cruncher]

My runners are approx 5 foot high (those that that climbed!!). The rest made a break for it sideways (even though I planted them all at the base of poles)

One or two red flowers at present but up here in Leicestershire we've had really soggy weather for the last two weeks.

cc

[tim]

new potter - 2hrs? What kept you?? = Tim