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    Hi, I planted some green beans a couple of months ago, I can't remember the variety, they're in a polytunnel, they've been growing well but when ever we have a spell of frost they go a bit droopy, is this normal and will they last if we get a prelonged cold spell...?

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    If you are worried about them Chris, keep some fleece handy if there is risk of a frost.
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    • #3
      Originally posted by ChrisMath88 View Post
      I planted some green beans a couple of months ago

      surely you mean broad beans ? They are the only bean that will grow in a UK winter
      All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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        Sorry I did mean broad beans :-/ they're up at the allotment so it's not easy to get up and down to there daily it's a drive away.

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          Hi Chris, last year mine looked totally manky by February, they'd been freezing and defrosting all winter and battered by winds. I just cut them down to 1cm, and they soon shot up again once the weather picked up. As long as the root system is strong, they'll crop earlier than spring sown ones.
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            Thanks if my follow the same way I'll do the same as you and see what happens

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            • #7
              As mally said, in this cold weather even though they can be overwintered, it's best on really cold nights to cover them.

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