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Originally Posted by Therefore
Hello can you help.
My broad beans are growing well and flowering , these are in the glass house
with doors open when weather permits.
There seems to be a shortage of insects and bees and I presume this is
causing the lack of pollination which is besetting the plants.
Any ideas you may have will be very welcome.
....................Leslie
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Hi Leslie
I have tried broad beans in a polytunnel before and was very disappointed with the fruit set even later in the season when there were more bees about. I don't think they are very good at self pollinating. Climbing french and dwarf beans are much more successful under cover. Sorry not to be more positive, but you could have a go with the paintbrush and keep your fingers crossed.