On May 8, 7:50*pm, Janet wrote:
In article ,
says...



In a moment of mindlessness I started runner beans far too early. They
are now, of course, far too big, and can't be planted out till the end
of the month.

* * * I'd start some more if you have seed left.



If I pinch out the tops, will the resulting side shoots develop into
tall twiners,

*Yes

or will the plants simply remain bushy?

No

* Janet.

Yes Janet , you're right, to grow ground beans we did pinch back a few
times, it's just after 50 odd years it takes time to think back.