Sowing and Planting.
Q. My plants are beginning to flower but also starting to wilt. Any ideas?
A. They probably just need more water. If your soil is free draining then you will need to water these plants often especially during flowering. It might be an old wives tale but try planting old tea bags around the roots as this will help moisture retention in the soil, the goodness as the tea leaves decompose will do the plants good.
Q. Can I grow runner beans in the greenhouse?
A. By all means start them in a greenhouse but when the risk of frost has gone and the soil temperature has risen you should put them outside. Runner beans do not like it too hot, they will not produce fruit. Also by the time they get to the flowering stage they will have taken over the standard garden greenhouse. If you have no choice then keep it well ventilated and water the plants daily.
Q. What compost is best to use if growing runner beans in pots?
A. Any multipurpose will be fine but it's best to mix with some soil so it's not too rich.
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