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- Q.Second Year Vegetable Garden - I want to know why my vegetables did not grow this year like it was growing last year. Last year ...
- Q.“skinny” Green Beans - Needing information on a green bean variety frequently found and sold in bunches in Wal-Mart or Sam's that is exceptionally ...
- Q.Should Green Beans Be Mulched? - According to what I have read, green beans need well drained soil.
- Q.Green Bean Common Mosaic Virus - Green leaf with yellow splotching throughout - what to do about it.
- Q.How Late Can You Plant Green Beans - How late in the summer can you plant green beans?
- Q.Green Beans - My green beans are coming up but the leaves are a pale green. Why?
- Q.Green Beans - My green bean (bush type) fruits are very short and curved. Soil test reveal that salts are present in high ...
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Anonymous on
December 6, 2014Q.Second year vegetable garden
I want to know why my vegetables did not grow this year like it was growing last year. Last year we had plenty green beans, tomatoes and spinach, but this year everything is poor, small and grows slow. 1. Do I need to add something to my garden? 2. For instance, should I plant the tomatoes and green beans in the same spot as last year?
Answered by
Nikki on
December 8, 2014
Certified ExpertA.There are many reasons this would be. I would recommend that you get your soil tested to start to see if a lack of nutrients is to blame.
As far as crop rotation, it is a good idea to grow different families of plants in different spots from year to year. This will help prevent plant specific diseases from being able to survive in the soil.
These articles may be helpful to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/rotating-vegetables.htm
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- Asked by
Wayne Middleton on
May 13, 2015
Piedmont area of South Carolina - GreenvilleQ.“skinny” Green Beans
Needing information on a green bean variety frequently found and sold in bunches in Wal-Mart or Sam's that is exceptionally skinny when compared to the normal pole or bush bean. I garden, have grown both pole and bush beans and would like to grow this skinny bean, too. Diameter is about half that of the pole and bush beans with which I'm familiar = Blue Lake and such. The length of the bean is approximately the same.
- Answered by
shelley on
May 13, 2015
Certified ExpertA.I believe that the thin and delicate green beans you refer to are french filet beans otherwise knwon as "haricots verts". They are harvested when the pods are no more than a quarter inch in diameter.
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Bikinirebel on
May 30, 2015
Houston, TxQ.Should green beans be mulched?
According to what I have read, green beans need well drained soil.
- Answered by
shelley on
May 30, 2015
Certified ExpertA.Yes, you can mulch green beans. Organic mulches, such as straw, grass clippings or composted leaves, will help to retain moisture and control weeds.
For more information on growing green beans, please visit the following link:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/tips-for-growing-beans.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
max2826 on
July 1, 2015
6Q.Green bean common mosaic virus
Green leaf with yellow splotching throughout - what to do about it.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 2, 2015A.Here is a link with more information.
Neem Oil can be used to treat Mosaic Virus.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/treating-mosaic-in-beans.htm
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Anonymous on
July 11, 2015Q.how late can you plant green beans
How late in the summer can you plant green beans?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 13, 2015A.You need to allow yourself at least 2 months (look for a variety that matures in about 45 days for best results) of growing time before your first frost hits, which will take them out. So if frost doesn't hit till October or so, get those beans in by mid-July/early August at the latest.
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Anonymous on
July 16, 2015Q.Green beans
My green beans are coming up but the leaves are a pale green. Why?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 18, 2015A.The plant may be suffering from an iron deficiency. This commonly causes this kind of coloration on the leaves and happens either when the plant is watered too much and the nutrients get leeched away or if the pH is too high. Test the soil and correct and nutrient and pH issues found when testing. Also, make sure that the soil is not too porous and letting the water run away too quickly.
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July 28, 2015Q.green beans
My green bean (bush type) fruits are very short and curved. Soil test reveal that salts are present in high amounts. Is this the cause of the problem? Not enough water? (just re-set the dripper to provide more) What about a recent cool spell? The manure I had been using has some residual herbicide (Milestone) and the foliage does not look quite normal. But there are plenty of blossoms. The fruit just does not develop fully. Beans are VERY short (about 2 inches) and curved.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
July 29, 2015A.It seems you have a few issues going on and that to be successful will need to be addressed.
The salts in the soil certainly are an issue. It can be as simple as flushing the soil with water. Unconditioned water is the best to use.
Residual herbicides generally dissipate over time.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/reversing-soil-salinity.htm
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