I sowed runner beans and cucumbers in pots in the garden at the start of July and now they’re looking green and lush I can’t keep the slugs and caterpillars from eating their leaves. I wanted to bring them inside into the living room which gets sunshine all day long (to protect them from these creatures). Will this be OK? Thank you! Dee
They can, both, grow indoors just fine! As long as the sun is adequate, which is sounds like it is, then this should be no issue. Do be sure to, only, water when the soil is completely dry down to 5 to 7 cm, though.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/cucumber/cucumbers-in-containers.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/growing-beans-in-containers.htm
These articles should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/rid-beetles-on-green-beans.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/borer-pests-in-beans.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/mexican-bean-beetle-control.htm
I want to identify the name of these red bugs that I saw under one of my bean plants and how to get rid of them. Thanks
This appears to be what is known as scale, probably from the species Lepidosaphes. There are many, many species, and they can look very different from one another. Treatment is similar for all. Manually remove all that you can, then spray something that will make the plant undesirable to the insects.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
It was already before vacation on some plants and now after 2.5 works and coming back it\\\'s even worse. It's not on some of the new growing leaves. The plants are in pots. Please help us.
You may be able to use fungicides long enough to get a few seeds. Other than this, destroying everything is the best solution to ensure that everything is gone. If you can save beans, then let the soil sit for a season and try again.
These diseases can be pretty resilient.
This reminds me a lot of common bacterial blight, or even halo blight. Many blights, and fungal/bacterial infections can resemble each other, but many have similar treatment. Be sure to use proper sterile practice, such as cleaning your instruments and tools between cuts. The diseases can survive soil, weather, and can be carried by wind and animals, too.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/bacterial-bean-blight-control.htm
Is there any way to stop the disease except to destroy the plant what the article says? Almost all plants are affected if i destroy them all its nothing left. Doesnt make much sense. For now I was cutting all leaves and stems that were heavily infected.
Most commercial potting mix is devoid of the correct microbes to initiate nitrogen fixing by legume plants like beans. The Bean plant may develop yellow leaves because it can't fix nitrogen no matter how much is actually available in the potting mix. Using an inoculant when planting the seed like CC511 for common beans would kick off microbial action and allow the bean plant to start fixing it's own nitrogen . Failing that if the leaves are yellow growers will need to feed supplemental soluble nitrogen fertilizer not pelleted to keep the plant going and it may correct it's self after a few weeks . Growing in the natural soil especially where beans have been grown before is different to growing in pots as most people will use commercial potting mix in pots anyway . It's an area that the commercial potting mix suppliers could improve .
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With some research, you may find that these soils exist already. If not, then it may be a good idea to bring it up with your local extension service.
Last year I lost most of my pole beans to bean blight. What should I do to avoid it happening again? I assume change the location? I use cattle panels to support the beans. Should I clean them with bleach or something before using them again? They have been stored vertically outside since last year's harvest. I couldn't find any information online about cleaning the supports. I know to not grow them too close together (keeping them dryer), to protect from ground splash with mulch, to destroy first sign of blight on the plants, eliminate pests as much as possible.
It sounds like you are taking all the precautions. You can clean the supports with a 10 percent bleach solution. Here is more:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/bacterial-bean-blight-control.htm
I read your article on beans and happen to have a small dragon bean bush that's about 8 weeks old. I live in arkansas zone 7.ive noticed small yellow spots with stunted growth. I've grown this plant in the past and expect it to be much bigger by now. All the tomato's in my raised bed seem to be doing fine except my bush. Any suggestions? I thought over watered. From all the rain. But I'm unsure. Lower leaves are going yellow and falling off. Sorry about the night pics. I just got off work. The leaves are still opening during the day thanks for any help.
I can't really get a good look at the leaves, but I do see the healthy tomato plant. Excessive water may have weakened the bean enough for it to contract golden mosaic virus through flies that feed on bean plants. This will cause you leaves to turn bright yellow and start to deform, though the symptoms can range from plant to plant. It will quickly die off after. This is not treatable, unfortunately. You will have to plant any legume in a different area. It will only infect legumes, like beans, peas, soy beans, lima beans, or any other.
Unfortunately, planting in a new area will be the only way to manage, but your other crops should be just fine. To confirm, or get a thorough diagnosis, I would test your soils, or have them tested by the closest extension service to you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/treating-mosaic-in-beans.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/what-is-extension-service.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/test-soil-for-pests-and-diseases.htm