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12 Jan 11, Rukia (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Im currently growing alot of things, i have carrots, basil and beans growing (although i have chives growing that wont sprout after 3 weeks scince planting.) but somehow within the pot i have my basil in i have somehow got 3 climbing bean shoots. So far they are about 5cm tall and im worried they will ruin the basil and with the amount of rain im also worried they will drown. Tips or help please?

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21 Dec 10, Jeff B (Australia - arid climate)

Scarlet beans Tried them here in Port Augusta Magnificient growth, healthy and green Lots of flowers 1 bean pod... Planted early when it was cool obviously too hot???

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22 Dec 10, Liz (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Jeff, if they are still flowering - or next time - try spraying the the flowers with water. For some reason, scarlet runners like some rainfall, real or artificial to set their beans.

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11 Dec 10, Martin (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi Graham, I had the same problem in Adelaide, great flowers no beans. I attributed it to Adelaide being too hot. My father-in-law in Warrnambool used to hose his runner beans with cold water to try and trick them into setting.

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02 Dec 10, Graham (Australia - temperate climate)

I have Scarlet runner beans growing and they appear to be very healthy there are lots of flowers and they are not dropping off.However they are not setting any beans in any worth while quanties, very few bees visit the flowers. Are there any suggestions as to what the cause may be.

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10 Nov 10, (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Tip for scarlet runner beans grow them in late November and grow them up a wigwam with 3-8 bamboo stakes. What is the best variety of climbing bean for yield?

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14 Oct 10, margaret (Australia - temperate climate)

i love beans.but i cant find the chinese long beans .for ready to plant?

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02 Jul 10, ken bryan (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

leaves are turning yellow at the bottom of the plants and falling off

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04 Jul 10, Natalie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Sounds like it is a nitrogen deficiency. treat plants with fish emulsion on foliage and roots. the other thing it could be is bean fly. usually affected plants stems become swollen and cracked and the plants may become yellow. So check for swollen and cracked stems. if it's bean fly, you could try making a batch of garlic and chilli spray and spraying the plants. hth

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14 Jun 10, Joanna van Kool (Australia - temperate climate)

When the scarlet runner beans die back in Winter, does one cut them back or just let them wither on the trellis?

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