tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post7552283620018824752..comments2024-03-26T17:53:49.471+00:00Comments on Mark's Veg Plot: Runner Beans - tips and a problemMark Willishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-61654707320038670202020-08-28T09:55:06.465+01:002020-08-28T09:55:06.465+01:00My runner beans are mainly flowering at the top of...My runner beans are mainly flowering at the top of the plants, is there a reason for that please?Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11114132564835769419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-75547494737468197762020-08-01T16:55:49.990+01:002020-08-01T16:55:49.990+01:00I too have a curly leaf plant potted in in compost...I too have a curly leaf plant potted in in compost. I have other plants with leaves with black spots on the edges that wilt and drop off. I also have one plant with leaves as big as my hand! Advice please Frankie9999https://www.blogger.com/profile/15266487711143573758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-2127199916632545292020-06-18T13:35:16.876+01:002020-06-18T13:35:16.876+01:00Many thanks for all the help however is there anyt...Many thanks for all the help however is there anything I can do about the black fly/beetle things I feel that my beans are being taken over by them and the curly leaf issues. I also used John innes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03724833721509388242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-26286185286338044202020-06-18T11:33:33.239+01:002020-06-18T11:33:33.239+01:00I suggest that you feed them with a good general-p...I suggest that you feed them with a good general-purpose liquid feed - or some homemade Comfrey Tea if you have any!Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-76823211282697450982020-06-18T09:53:13.803+01:002020-06-18T09:53:13.803+01:00I’m growing scarlet emperor in pots ,my first time...I’m growing scarlet emperor in pots ,my first time and notice that even though they’re climbing leaves are sparse and pale What can I do ?Avsghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06769587399766346082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-70745768690048819312020-06-05T19:56:11.587+01:002020-06-05T19:56:11.587+01:00I’m so happy this is a current thread. I have thre...I’m so happy this is a current thread. I have three bean plants about 1-2 feet high and now the leaves are getting very crinkled and mottled. It’s like the flat green space between the veins is shrinking up. I can’t find anything online that looks similar but I’m worried for the plants. Any ideas?JcJoliathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10326345134523434903noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-84627686202538297522020-06-03T17:09:24.363+01:002020-06-03T17:09:24.363+01:00They may be under abnormal stress - perhaps becaus...They may be under abnormal stress - perhaps because of high temperatures and/or lack of water. Such things often cause a plant to flower early in order to try to reproduce before it dies. On the other hand, you MIGHT just have a dwarf variety of bean - e.g. "Hestia"?<br />Mark Willishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04558305122821209520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-65044170213395341952020-06-03T16:47:03.504+01:002020-06-03T16:47:03.504+01:00My runner beans are only about 2ft high at the mom...My runner beans are only about 2ft high at the moment but l have a lot of flowers now on them is there a reason why they have flowered so soonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-52868229769438169952017-06-12T12:28:28.776+01:002017-06-12T12:28:28.776+01:00nice postnice postlizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06035184100892779826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-91288710434170165622017-06-12T10:47:14.536+01:002017-06-12T10:47:14.536+01:00They look nice and healthy, you semed to have esca...They look nice and healthy, you semed to have escaped transplant shock that mince always seem to get. I trained mine, then the winds have bloen them all over the shops so I've got to do it again. Hope you get a good crop.<br />I'm with you on pinching out at the top.Dickyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03148019227810388996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-38769990460865887672017-06-10T19:35:45.044+01:002017-06-10T19:35:45.044+01:00The distortion is strange and not what I would exp...The distortion is strange and not what I would expect from hormonal weedkiller which would be cupping and I would expect all the leaves to show signs. I wonder if some other contaminant is starting to be a problem. Have you sent the photo to the compost company or the RHS?<br /><br />I'introduced our beans to their supports on Friday. I'd add wind and slugs to potential problems.Sue Garretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08164518448098182276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3840827850297141825.post-40826676394188833222017-06-10T16:52:50.279+01:002017-06-10T16:52:50.279+01:00I have exactly the same problem with my runner bea...I have exactly the same problem with my runner beans due to the compost although only those at home the ones on the allotment plot are fine we use organic well rotted manure/compost from a local farmer he delivers a imperial ton for £25 which does 8 plotsDavid Fordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02276760687239662781noreply@blogger.com