I started these off at home in root trainers and planted them out nice and deep around November/December
the fleece was to offer a little bit of shelter from the wind and any frost
they're the biggest beans on the whole site ;D (now I've said that they'll be wiped out by something nasty)
Looking good. ;D ;D ;D
Wow they are looking really good !!!! Well done :D
goes away enyous >>>>>>>>>
Mine were planted in October, and they're a fraction the size. I'm not complaining, but your method could be a way of spreading the season a little. This year I'm trying three varieties, and I'm hoping to save seed from all of them. That means it's critical to have them flowering at different times.
Which varieties Robert?
Aquadulce Claudia, Crimson-Flowered, and Grando Violetto. The latter is a new one on me, but I fancied the idea of purple BB's. Robinson's have it.
They look great. I did for a few winters sow aquadulce in Nov and onverwinter them - but used to get really bad chocolate spot. The advice was to try starting them off after Feb and I must admit it now avoids the worst of chocolate spot - but doesn't get rid of it completely. It also introduced another pest - the mice are very hungry in Feb!
Trying Grando Violetto for the first time this year too! Wish my beans looked as healthy as yours. I have a very big case of bean envy! ;D
Jealous? Me? ...... OK YES IAM!! ;D They look incredible for this early on in the season,I'm doing that next year!!
I'm jealous too but I don't trust the winter weather.
The forcast is not good in the east lassie.
Cover them over!
Quote from: telboy on January 31, 2008, 22:15:26
I'm jealous too but I don't trust the winter weather.
The forcast is not good in the east lassie.
Cover them over!
I think I might be dashing to the plot tonight armed with blankets ::)
to be fair, all the people who planted their beans direct aren't that far behind me... most are a good couple of inches high. we do have nice light soil so it doesn't get waterlogged, although the downside is that in summer it turns to dust. but for a first attempt I'm quite pleased with them, and thanks for your encouraging comments :)
something has been munching on my beans - they're in sorry state
mine are well on the way through now at last :D
No need to cover they should look after thereselves. ??? ;D ;D ;D
Had a poke and they're germinating! Hurrah :D
Bit of a way to go before they look like yours norfolklass!