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- Q.String Beans - I planted string bean plants in very large rectangular pots using Miracle Grow Moisture Control potting soil. The plants grew ...
- Q.Growing French Filet Beans - Instead of growing straight and narrow, my filet beans are short and growing in a curve. I am in North ...
- Q.Vegetables - Can I plant vegetables that climb, such as beans and peas, with corn and allow it to climb the corn ...
- Q.Mold On My Black Bean Plants - I've noticed several of my black beans plants have mold on them. It has been very dry. We are in ...
- Q.Bean Fruiting - I have a row of apparently healthy Cranberry beans that have been flowering, yet not producing pods. Why?
- Q.White Flies - How do I get rid of white flies? Mostly they are on my string bean and tomato plants.
- Q.Beans - What are the effects of growing beans on the environment?
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Anonymous on
July 20, 2011Q.String Beans
I planted string bean plants in very large rectangular pots using Miracle Grow Moisture Control potting soil. The plants grew beautifully for the first few weeks, sprouting string beans almost immediately. One day beautiful healthy looking plants, next day all the leaves fell off the plants. What I have now are stems with tiny, skinny beans and no leaves. What happened? And what can I do?
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Cathy on
July 21, 2011A.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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Anonymous on
July 21, 2011Q.Growing French Filet Beans
Instead of growing straight and narrow, my filet beans are short and growing in a curve. I am in North Carolina. Any idea what is causing this?
- Answered by
Susan75023 on
July 22, 2011A.They curve so all sounds normal. They do not grow straight on a standard green bean.
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August 6, 2011Q.Vegetables
Can I plant vegetables that climb, such as beans and peas, with corn and allow it to climb the corn stalk?
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Nikki on
August 7, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can. In fact, corn makes a great support for pole beans and the like.
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August 18, 2011Q.Mold on My Black Bean Plants
I've noticed several of my black beans plants have mold on them. It has been very dry. We are in upstate NY. What shoud I do?
- Answered by
Nikki on
August 19, 2011
Certified ExpertA.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:
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August 30, 2011Q.Bean Fruiting
I have a row of apparently healthy Cranberry beans that have been flowering, yet not producing pods. Why?
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Nikki on
August 31, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This is a pollination problem. This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
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September 2, 2011Q.White Flies
How do I get rid of white flies? Mostly they are on my string bean and tomato plants.
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Nikki on
September 3, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/control-whiteflies-on-houseplants.htmNeem oil may help as well. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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September 16, 2011Q.Beans
What are the effects of growing beans on the environment?
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Nikki on
September 16, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Beans help put nitrogen back in the soil. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/nitrogen-nodules-and-nitrogen-fixing-plants.htm
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