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mikebk824 on
July 26, 2020
Durham, NC 27713Q.Malformed Pole Beans
I've planted pole beans this year. They seemed to be growing fine but not as vigorously as I'd expected. They bloomed and I harvested a few beans. Afterwards I found no new beans. Succession plantings were deformed, instead of vine, leaves, and flowers, most of the new growth (at the joint between the leaf's stalk and main stalk) of both the original planting and the succession seems to be "miniaturized". Some of the flowers bloom but don't produce beans. I think I'm dealing with more than one problem. There's some leaf damage that looks like Japanese beetle damage but I haven't seen any beetles. (There are beetles as I have seen pheromone traps about a tenth of a mile away) Does anyone recognize these symptoms? Thanks Mike
Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 28, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This is a fungal issue. I would recommend treating the area with a fungicide, or solarizing the area before the next planting. Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
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- Asked by
nepcpp on
August 22, 2020
37172Q.Odd “bloom” On Pole Beans & No Blooms
I have been raising pole blue lake for 20 & have never seen this before. The only “bloom” is spiky looking. The “seed” in the middle of the bloom is a tiny whitish yellow hard ball. I took pictures - they’re attached. The plants are lush & green - have never bloomed. I haven’t used my soil tester, but I’m sure the lack of blooms is because of either too much or not enough of something. The odd bloom is what’s got me puzzled. Anybody ever see an odd bloom?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 24, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This is odd.
We can give a general term for anomalies, such as this, which have a broad range of causes.
Witches' Broom.
Generally, they can be caused by bacteria, fungi, midges and other pests, genetic mutation, and any number of other DNA destroying problems. It is much more common in woody plants, but any plant can experience the symptoms. This article will explain the phenomenon:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/witches-broom-disease.htm
With that being said- The plant is probably useless, and should be pulled up. It will take up space, and may not be as productive as your others.
Here is a collection of articles that will offer some tips on beans:
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Anonymous on
September 16, 2020Q.Why are my Kentucky Wonder pole beans producing empty pods.
Plants look healthy with lots of blossoms and beautiful but empty pods.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 18, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/veggie-pods-wont-produce.htm
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kimberlyrco on
October 1, 2020
78723Q.Pole Bean Problems (orient Wonder, Purple Pod)
My pole beans were doing fine and then I checked on them today and their leaves looked like this. I know that there is some leaf miner damage, but I'm more worried about the crinkling on the leaves. I have seen some black bean aphids(?) and have been blasting them off with high pressure water.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.This is, likely, an infection left behind from the leaf miner damage. If a fungicide wasn't used to prevent this after ridding the plant of the infestation, then it is even more likely.
I would use a fungicide to stave off the infection. Make sure that the soil has a chance to dry out down to about 2 or 3 inches between watering, also.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/growing-pole-beans.htm
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June 19, 2021Q.What Can I Do To A Pkg Of Pole Green Beans From Last Year So They Will Grow This Year?
I have an unopened pkg of pole Kentucky Wonder Beans from last year. I just came from our local garden center & they not only did not have ANY vegetable plants to sell they also didn't have any seeds. What can I do with these beans that I have to insure that they might grow this year?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 30, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Beans remain viable for many, many years! Likely, most of them will germinate.
Here is an article for more information on seed sell by dates:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/propagation/seeds/planting-old-seeds.htm
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Anonymous on
July 12, 2021Q.How To Control And Eradicate Aphids
I planted pole string beans a few weeks ago, the leaves are white with aphids and the plant is stunted
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
July 28, 2021
Certified ExpertA.Sure! This article will help you to take care of that:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/homemade-aphid-control.htm
This article will help you to grow pole beans:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/growing-pole-beans.htm
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July 31, 2021Q.Pole Beans Not Making Beans
Hi, I planted my pole beans in late May. It is now the end of July and the vines are blooming like crazy but not a single baby bean is forming. Any idea what might be wrong?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 17, 2021
Certified ExpertA.This article should help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/beans/bean-blossoms-no-pods.htm
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