On 11/08/2013 22:50, Bob Hobden wrote:
"Broadback" wrote ..

I have just picked the first of my runner beans, Once they start they
never stop! The freezer will be working overtime the next few weeks.

We don't like them frozen at all so only use what we want. We only
planted half the usual number this year and still we are in a glut so
next year it's half again. We can't give them away locally.

Checked my beans today, about 40 ft row, not one bean, just empty
stalks, I've never had this problem before, could it be that bumble bees
cant pollinate runners? I haven't seen any other bees on them, and no
hover fly.