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Title: runner bean roots
Post by: foresterone on September 25, 2007, 15:06:32

I have left the roots of runner beans in the ground (something to do with releasing nitrogen I read?) Do idig them in or what?

Title: Re: runner bean roots
Post by: Barnowl on September 25, 2007, 15:38:17

They might surprise you and pop up again in the spring. I think I read somewhere (A4A probably) that technically they are perennials - just that the above ground part of them can't handle frosts.

Title: Re: runner bean roots
Post by: calendula on September 25, 2007, 15:54:02

yes, you did hear it here, they are but they need a heavy mulch to protect but worth a try but if leaving for fixing nitrogen they can be dug in any time soon or as you would a green manure

Title: Re: runner bean roots
Post by: foresterone on September 25, 2007, 16:06:30

Thanks, I intend to grow another variety (undetermined) and also change position on the plot so I will dig them in as suggested

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