My runner beans.
This idea seems to be working better than last years wig wams!
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g220/Biscombe/Runnerbeanscloseup.jpg)
Planted some herbs along side too
(http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g220/Biscombe/Runnerbeansfull.jpg)
You'll have beans!
Two thirds of ours were trashed by the gales.
Oh no!! I have to overcompensate for the wind, its really strong here!
Looks great now but can I suggest some stronger supports?
Im just thinking about the added wieght when the plants have really grown and are full of beans.
Im sure the net is a great idea but Im concerned about the thin canes at both ends.
Quote from: Fork on May 27, 2007, 15:21:46
Looks great now but can I suggest some stronger supports?
Echo this comment here - with that amount of plants, there'll be a considerable weight when they start to crop. My too-elaborate construction of canes and string met its end last year when wind hit it in August, and that was sheltered on two sides by thick hedging.
Not canes but metal rods! well and truly knocked in, still vunerable? :-\
Time will tell.....
;D
I love the way that you have oranges just lying about on the ground, like just so many windfalls!
If the prevailing wind is coming from the direction of those trees, you should be ok.
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