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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 20, 2011
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    Your beans may have a virus that overwinters in your soil. Next year, try fresh seed and a new spot in the garden.

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  • Answered by
    Cathy on
    July 21, 2011
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    What you describe sounds like bacterial wilt. There's not much you can do to fix that, but you have plenty of time to replant. I would discard the soil and start with fresh as well, since the bacteria that cause wilt live in the soil. Sterilize your pots with bleach and rinse well before replanting. And since I am an organic gardener, I'd suggest you pick a good quality organic soil this time. That and a good quality liquid fertilizer will give you the same results, but be a lot healthier for you and your plants.

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    Susan75023 on
    July 22, 2011
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    They curve so all sounds normal. They do not grow straight on a standard green bean.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 7, 2011
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    Yes, you can. In fact, corn makes a great support for pole beans and the like.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    August 19, 2011
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    It is sooty mold. It is a symptom of a pest problem. I recommend neem oil to treat it. It will kill whatever pest is on the plant and treat the sooty mold. Plus, it is organic and safe. Here is more information:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    Nikki on
    August 31, 2011
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    Nikki on
    September 3, 2011
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