Where are my broad beans?

[Sebbster]

moggsue, perfectly normal, look forward to eating them

[moggssue]

Thanks Sebbster, something else I can look forward to then, I love broad beans!!

[Flummery]

Mine are 6 footers too - Bunyards like Snadger's. However, I've spent so much time in the last couple of weeks tying them back up again in the rotten weather that I might go for The Sutton next time!

[moggssue]

Well, not that I have a clue what I'm about, my suttons have only had one minor attack of blackfly, easily dispatched with the old soapy water, no slug or virus or other problems and are now covered in baby beans - what they'll taste like I have yet to discover but so far so good and all without any help from me other than a sprinkling of miraclegro when the flowers formed!

[Sebbster]

Nice work sue

Mine have chocolate spot now which is extentuated by the weather we are having. Some of the lower pods are starting to be affected although as yet the beans themselves are ok.

I'm going to harvest the affected plants and then burn them. Anyone who has this be careful not the compost plants that have been affected with this...

[moggssue]

Thanks Sebbster! I've been really lucky with my beans so far, but will keep an eye out for spots - I'm guessing chocolate spot looks as it sounds? What variety are you growing?

[Sebbster]

I'm growing Giant Longpod Exhibitions, only a few plants infected so far but with more wet weather may spread. I'll have eaten them before it bothers me so not worried, but though worthwhile reminding other grapes not to compost....

Yes btw, it looks like the leaves are dusted with chocolate powder or cocoa.

[bubblewrap]

Picked the last of my broard beans about a week ago I had a good crop I planted them out(as seedlings) in November!I also put some in as seeds at the same time.I must admit I was lucky with the frost.