French and runner beans

[Digitalis]

Today, I planted some runner beans and some French beans, and tied them to the canes.

Once I had managed to get the roots separated from the root ball, I planted each plant in a hole with bone meal and compost. However, I did't spread the roots out- I simply placed the whole root system and bean in the hole and firmed in.

Is this ok, or should you always spread the root out?

[Digitalis]

[sarah]

they should be fine i dont spread the roots out too much.  you must give them a jolly good water in and that will allow the roots to settle. you may lose one or two (i usually do) so its quite a good idea to pop a seed in the other side of the cane for back up they will be a few weeks behind but will fill any gaps and give you extra beans. i dont know about the bone meal but they will appreciate the compost.   

[saddad]

If the roots are really tightly entwined just leave the mass, make sure there is enough moisture in the soil/compost mix to encourage them to move out though.  :)