Q.Pole or Snap Beans
I am growing pole/snap beans in a container on my patio. The plants are doing very well and have become very dramatic on the trellis; however, they have yet to bloom or produce any beans. Do the vines need to be cut or pruned in order to begin producing and stop climbing?

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It is not recommended to prune these plants. Pole beans take several weeks longer to start producing than bush beans. Be patient and do not over fertilize, especially with a fertilizer high in nitrogen, as these promote more foliage. Instead, purchase a fertilizer higher in phosphorus. A good ratio is 10-20-10.