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11-07-2007, 08:03 PM
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 Enorma Runner bean flowers droping off ? Hi Everybod. Another newbie question im afraid........ sorry. I am losing about a third of potential beans due to the flowers dropping off. Is this normal and is there anyway to reduce the loss, Thanks Minty      |
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11-07-2007, 09:34 PM
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| Hi Minty! I believe that the answers are Yes, and, you can try spraying the flowers with plain water in order to encourage them to set. However, I think that these things sort themselves out in time, and the flowers will start to set on their own in due course. Personally, I wouldn't worry unless you're only growing - like - one runner bean plant as you will have PLENTY when they get going! As a first timer myself, however, I am sure that if I am talking a load of old nonsense, a clever grape will be sure to tell us both what is right!
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12-07-2007, 06:04 PM
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| They are notorious for being slow to start Minty. Once they start to set, as Hazel said, they'll be coming out your ears.
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13-07-2007, 01:46 PM
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| Minty, mine initially dropped off, I put it down to weather. Just made sure I sprayed them and fed them. I now have some pods setting but only just. Runners will correct themselves and you'll have a freezer full
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