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- Q.Green Bean Problem - I am growing climbing beans. The plants seem vigorous and have shot away but some of the leaves have started ...
- Q.Would More Water Show A Faster Growth Rate - Would more water show a faster growth rate in a black eye beans? The seedlings are growing in separate pots. ...
- Q.Lots Of Flowers But No Beans! - I have beans growing to 12 ft high, seemingly very healthy. Flowers began about a month ago, hundreds of them, ...
- Q.Bean Plants - I need to know information on bean plants for my science project.
- Q.Growing Vegetables On My Balcony - This is my first time on Gardening Know How. I live in a flat in London, and I have always ...
- Q.Soil Inoculants - I planted my beans 15 days ago, I didn't know that the soil needed an inoculate to yield more beans. ...
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October 4, 2011Q.Growing Beans
I was wondering what type of bean it is that you are supposed to plant so that the part - I think it is called the eye - is facing the sun. It's the part that the actual plant comes out of I believe, though I am not a gardener. Is this a general rule for all beans and/or seeds, or is it a certain type? Or am I completely confused and this doesn't even exist?
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Nikki on
October 4, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It does not matter, really, but eyes facing up (or to the sun) will make it easier for them to grow and applies to all types with eyes, including tuberous plants.
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Anonymous on
October 11, 2011Q.Green Bean Problem
I am growing climbing beans. The plants seem vigorous and have shot away but some of the leaves have started to 'bubble'. There is no discoloration. In fact, they remain a healthy color. But there is a bubbly texture to a number of the leaves. The plants are still quite young so I don't know how this may affect harvest. But is the bubbling something to worry about?
- Answered by
Nikki on
October 11, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like they have bean common mosaic virus. This article will have more information: http://www.ipm.ucdavis.edu/PMG/r52101611.html
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October 25, 2011Q.Would More Water Show a Faster Growth Rate
Would more water show a faster growth rate in a black eye beans? The seedlings are growing in separate pots. One has enough water and the other has a lot water. The one with more water shows signs of withering, and the leaves are becoming yellow. Is this expected?
- Answered by
Heather on
October 30, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This is expected. What is happening is that the roots are drowning. While roots need water, they also need air to function correctly. Too much standing water blocks the air and suffocates the roots.
In hydroponics, where plants are grown in nothing but water, the water must be kept moving to help aerate it so that the roots can get air from the aerated water.
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October 29, 2011Q.Lots of Flowers but No Beans!
I have beans growing to 12 ft high, seemingly very healthy. Flowers began about a month ago, hundreds of them, but the flowers go yellow and drop off, no beans. They are well drained and I water each morning. We have had exceptionally hot weather recently in south Florida. Could this be the problem?
- Answered by
Nikki on
October 29, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It sounds like you have a pollinator problem, which could happen in very hot weather. Here is an article on more information and what you can do about it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/beneficial/insect-pollination-process.htm
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Anonymous on
November 1, 2011Q.Bean Plants
I need to know information on bean plants for my science project.
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Nikki on
November 2, 2011
Certified ExpertA.These articles will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/tips-for-growing-beans.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/information-on-common-bean-problems-tips-on-growing-beans.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/soil-inoculants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/nitrogen-nodules-and-nitrogen-fixing-plants.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Answered by
davec on
November 2, 2011A.You'll need to idemntify the specific type of bean you plan tpuse for your project.
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maria on
February 11, 2012Q.Growing vegetables on my balcony
This is my first time on Gardening Know How. I live in a flat in London, and I have always used my balcony for growing flowers. Last year I grew strawberries, tomatoes and a cucumber plant. I never thought about growing vegetables before. I really enjoyed it. I want to plant more this year. I have sown beans and peas indoors; they are just starting to come up. Are there any other veg. seeds I can sow indoors? I’m going to try planting herbs too. Thank you, Maria
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Nikki on
February 11, 2012
Certified ExpertA.Most any vegetable can be started indoors. Here are some articles that may help with your gardening endeavor: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/urban/balcony-vegetable-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/growing-vegetables-with-seeds.htmGood luck!
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maria on
February 12, 2012A.Thank you,
I will let you know how I get on.
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debhibdon on
February 11, 2012A.Good for you - starting to go green! Food to table is the way to go( as often as possible). I havc started many types of vegetables from seed indoors. Peas are easy as are carrots. You amy want to purchase a seed starter kit and/ or a germination station that comes with a heating pad.
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redfiesty on
May 18, 2012Q.Soil Inoculants
I planted my beans 15 days ago, I didn't know that the soil needed an inoculate to yield more beans. Is it too late to inoculate the soil?
- Answered by
Nikki on
May 19, 2012
Certified ExpertA.No, it's not too late. You can still inoculate the soil with a special kind of bacteria that will increase the nitrogen uptake of nitrogen fixing plants. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/soil-inoculants.htm
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