David in Normandy wrote in news:4c08d5a9$0
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On 04/06/2010 11:56, ~Brian~ wrote:
alan.holmes wrote:
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I was wondering what all the thoughts were about pinching out the
tops of beans when they reach the top of the bean poles?
Last year I let them run amok, and they seemed to get really bogged
up. Im using 6 foot poles and would be glad of any advice on this.
:-)

I always pinch out the tops when they get to the top of the poles, I
always get a good crop, more than enough for our needs.

Alan

Thanks Guys :-)



Does pinching out the tops actually work? Or do they simply put out more
side shoots?


I am going to nip a few tops out and see the difference between them and
the ones not nipped.
Always like to experiment.

Regards
PtePike