Speckled Butter Beans

Question

My butter beans have grown up and are in full foliage with lots of bean pods, but there are no beans in them and the pods just fall off the vine before they are full. I am having the same problem with my Lima beans. What have I done wrong?

Answer 1

Poor pollination may be to blame. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm