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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    October 7, 2011
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    Mature plants and bulbs typically need a cold period to rest, as you said. Seeds, on the other hand, use it as a survival trait. In order to prevent the seed from germinating before winter comes, it is dormant before it goes through a cold period. Going through this cold period tells the seed that it is safe to germinate now that winter has passed.

    No, beans do not need this cold period.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    March 19, 2012
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    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.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 3, 2012
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    As a general rule of thumb: three. This allows for the possibility of at least one not germinating or being eaten (by birds, etc.). Once they come up and reach about 6 inches height, you can thin it down to the strongest plant (or two).

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  • Answered by
    twotorys on
    May 2, 2012
    A.

    hi

    all beans are super easy to grow and almost every bean sprouts so only put on in each whole about a half inch down and about 3 inches apart. I don't know where you are at but as long as its above 50 degrees fair and height and won't be droping below they should be ok

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    June 29, 2012
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    Blossom drop is usually caused by stress. Too much water or too little will upset the plants natural rhythm. High temperatures can also cause problems. It sounds as if your doing all that you can. Sometime Mother Nature just won't let you win.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 12, 2012
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    Misting wouldn't really make a difference other than for the purpose of humidity, which shouldn't be a factor. Blossom drop is usually caused by stress. Too much water or too little will upset the plants natural rhythm. High temperatures can also cause problems. It could also be due to a lack of pollination (in which you can add bright colored flowers nearby to attract bees).

    In rare cases, a boron deficiency will cause flowers and pods either not to form or they abort. Boron deficiency is corrected by application of soluble boron salts. You can have the soil tested to determine if this is an issue. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/boron-on-plants.htm

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    July 20, 2012
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  • Answered by
    hootie2 on
    July 19, 2012
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    wait till the whole pod has dried out

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