Re: Dwarf Runner Beans ?

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Dwarf Runner Beans ?


Russethouse 13/05/2008, 11:25

This year I am growing some vegetables in pots and am trying some beans called Hestia - they are not supposed to need supporting, but they look fairly leggy to me...has anyone else tried them, or anything similar ?

http://seeds.thompson-morgan.com/uk/en/product/9/1


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Re: Dwarf Runner Beans ?


TefkaC 14/05/2008, 9:44

Hello RH we grew dwarf runners last year, they would be ok for a pot without staking as long as it is pretty sheltered. They are good cropers and loads for the freezer.

Best of luck.

 

Charlie.........

Re: Dwarf Runner Beans ?


woolybanana'sbrother 14/05/2008, 10:22
On a totally frivolous note, is it not a bit non PC to use the word 'dwarf' for these poor beans.Could one not say reduced stature or miniature or something similar. After all, they have feelings too...Devil [6]
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Re: Dwarf Runner Beans ?


Cathy 14/05/2008, 10:33

Longitudinally challenged runner beans? Big Smile [:D]

Problem with growing vegetables in a pot is the watering.  Round here, with this heat, I'm watering rather a lot (I do have a well, which has not yet dried up).


Cathy
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Re: Dwarf Runner Beans ?


Russethouse 14/05/2008, 10:38

 woolybananasbrother wrote:
On a totally frivolous note, is it not a bit non PC to use the word 'dwarf' for these poor beans.Could one not say reduced stature or miniature or something similar. After all, they have feelings too...Devil [6]

Then I refer you to the company that sells them - I'm sure they will be interested in your perspective Big Smile [:D]

http://seeds.thompson-morgan.com/uk/en/product/9/1


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Re: Dwarf Runner Beans ?


Russethouse 14/05/2008, 10:40

Cathy

The rest of my garden is covered with gravel and a weed supressing membrane, it's a small garden and I'm not that keen on looking at a veg plot, year round, but we keep the veg pots near the house so watering is easy.


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Re: Dwarf Runner Beans ?


TefkaC 14/05/2008, 13:36

I think the correct PC description is BORG's, beans of restricted growth!!!!!!

 

Charlie..........

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