What's your question? Ask

Top Questions About Butter Bean Plants

Click on links below to jump to that question.

Questions About Butter Bean Plants

  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 24, 2014
    Certified Expert
    A.

    All beans are nitrogen fixing plants so be careful to avoid heavy nitrogen feedings, as nitrogen-rich soils result in excessive vine growth and little to no beans. This can be attributed to a number of things, such as poor pollination, irregular watering, or the use of nitrogen feritilizer. A lack of pollinators can cause beans plants too produce less or develop poorly. Plants also need additional watering once they begin blooming. Since these are nitrogen-fixing plants, they do not need fertilizer, with exception to a side dressing of compost, if desired. An abundance of nitrogen will cause little to no flowering and poor pod development. Also, could you be picking them too soon? If pods are harvested too early, they will not have finished their growth and the beans inside will be far too small. This article should also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/bean-blossoms-no-pods.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 25, 2014
    Certified Expert
    A.

    It sounds like you may have nitrogen heavy soil. All beans are nitrogen fixing plants, so be careful to avoid heavy nitrogen feedings, as nitrogen-rich soils result in excessive vine growth and little to no beans. This article should also help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/bean-blossoms-no-pods.htm Try adding some phosphorus to the soil. Bone meal is a good source of this. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/phosphorus-plant-growth.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Many of your pole or runner butter beans can get up to 6 or 8 feet, or more.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    shelley on
    May 26, 2015
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Based on my research this phenomenon is normal and is best explained in the following article:
    http://www.curiouscook.com/site/beans/

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 10, 2015
    A.

    All green vines and few blossoms could indicate to much nitrogen.

    This may be time to have another soil test.
    Here is an article about correcting your nitrogen levels.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/too-much-nitrogen-soil.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    Quentin Johnson on
    June 24, 2015
    A.

    Were in a fairly dry period so I'm trying to keep the soil moist. How much Epsom salt should I put around each plant? I have plenty on hand.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 24, 2015
    A.

    If your using a fertilizer I would use something more balanced. To much nitrogen will not necessarily produce beans.
    I might recommend Epsom Salt. It's something I use on all my vegetable plants.
    Check your watering, to much or to little could be a factor in your bean production.
    Here are a couple of links with more information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/growing-butter-beans-in-your-garden.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/epsom-salt-gardening.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 27, 2015
    A.

    Too much nitrogen fertilizer will prevent pods from setting and focuses more on producing foliage growth. Heat can also be a factor, making pollination more difficult. This article might help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/bean-blossoms-no-pods.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
1 … 4 5 6 7 8

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

Learn More

OK
X
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!