Runner bean Q
I have runners growing in my garden, and also on the allotment. The ones
from home are far more stringy and tougher than those on the lotty. Bean seed from same packet, fed and watered the same. Only difference is the soil. At home it's kinda average, on the plot, it's heavy clay. Is this the reason for the difference? :) -- Pete C London UK |
Runner bean Q
"Pete C" wrote in message ... I have runners growing in my garden, and also on the allotment. The ones from home are far more stringy and tougher than those on the lotty. Bean seed from same packet, fed and watered the same. Only difference is the soil. At home it's kinda average, on the plot, it's heavy clay. Is this the reason for the difference? :) -- No, if your runner beans are stringy and tough you are picking them too late. Tina |
Runner bean Q
Christina Websell writes
"Pete C" wrote in message ... I have runners growing in my garden, and also on the allotment. The ones from home are far more stringy and tougher than those on the lotty. Bean seed from same packet, fed and watered the same. Only difference is the soil. At home it's kinda average, on the plot, it's heavy clay. Is this the reason for the difference? :) -- No, if your runner beans are stringy and tough you are picking them too late. I would expect the clay soil to be more water retentive, and therefore the home beans may well mature earlier and at a smaller size. -- Kay |
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