Thread: Runner Beans
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Old 24-05-2006, 04:05 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Rob Barrett
 
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shazzbat wrote:
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I have a classic cane 'wigwam' setup for my runners and they have
reached the stage where they are about to go around the canes. I
planted two seeds per cane and all have germinated. Should I leave two
plants to share a cane or pull the weakest of each pair out?

I would pull the weaker out. They will compete for light, water and
nutrients and both will suffer.

Steve


Similar question but with sweet peas -- the plants I bought at the
garden centre had maybe 12 plants per pot and even dividing them in half
took quite a bit of root tearing. I'm training them up strings along
that go up next to a wall. How many plants should I have going up each
string? Any tips for the best way to train them (especially in these
crazy winds that have been blowing around the northeast the past
days/weeks)?