Thank you for your input

......................Leslie


"Richard at GS" wrote in message
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Therefore;780849 Wrote:
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

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.




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Richard at GS