Something Ate My Green Beans First Leaves And Left Me Stems. Will They Still Grow And Produce? Also How Can I Prevent This?

Question

These were all organic French filet beans and I’ve grown them in the past w no issues. Should I collar them before this happens? Thank you!!

Answer 1

Here are the most common pests of green beans. Since the plant needs leaves to produce food, that may be the end of these plants that were reduced to stems. You can use row covers to protect plants from insects, especially those that fly. For seedlings you can use paper cups. Cardboard collars can help against cutworms.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/rid-beetles-on-green-beans.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/mexican-bean-beetle-control.htm

https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3318&context=extension_curall

https://content.ces.ncsu.edu/insect-and-related-pests-of-vegetables/pests-of-beans-and-peas