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Title: runner bean problems
Post by: wilko on May 15, 2008, 22:07:41
hi
I'm having trouble with the runner beans this year ( Red Rum and Desire ) both from T&M , when they germinated,some had no leaves just a stalk, others had curled leaves ?? i disgarded them

so as the soil warmed I sowed them direct, about a fortnight ago, 2 have germinated so far out of 24, and they are pale weak looking specimens  :-\.

should i get new beans and sow again................is it to late now?
Title: Re: runner bean problems
Post by: betula on May 15, 2008, 22:10:49
No it is not to late.

A lot of people do not put them in till the end of May.

Probally best to scrap those beans and start afresh. :)
Title: Re: runner bean problems
Post by: Uncle Joshua on May 15, 2008, 22:25:32
As  betula said I'd start again, do you have pictures you could post?
Title: Re: runner bean problems
Post by: saddad on May 15, 2008, 22:38:16
We put ours in in cells under glass at the weekend, they are up and healthy.. will be selling the spares on 1st June....  ;D
Title: Re: runner bean problems
Post by: wilko on May 15, 2008, 22:49:27
Quotedo you have pictures you could post?

no sorry Mick , composted them.

thanks though,  I will try again,   or maybe buy some of saddad's spares  ;D