Finally I have some pole beans growing. The first sowing rotted in the soil so the second ones I presprouted in paper towel and planted. I then had all the kentucky blue poles germinate but the purple podded poles rotted again. But...
mother nature did not beat me this time because I also started beans indoors and they all germinated. So the kentucky blues that germinated in the soil will remain and I will plant these two in place of the two purple podded that rotted. Next year I will start all beans in potting soil indoors, as they had almost perfect germination.
Here is the double row of dragon tongue beans that were planted a little over a month ago. They are getting to a good size but no blooms yet. I except them soon.
This is ones of the two vermont cranberry beans that didn't rot. These seeds came from a trade with
The Conservative Gardener so I didn't have enough seed to replant them. I will let the two grow this season to use as seed stock for next season.
Lastly here are some bulging crimson flowered broad beans and the seed for these came from
Down on the Allotment. These are a cool season bean and once I harvest them they will come out and make way for fall crops.
Finally I have some pole beans growing. The first sowing rotted in the soil so the second ones I presprouted in paper towel and planted. I then had all the kentucky blue poles germinate but the purple podded poles rotted again. But...
mother nature did not beat me this time because I also started beans indoors and they all germinated. So the kentucky blues that germinated in the soil will remain and I will plant these two in place of the two purple podded that rotted. Next year I will start all beans in potting soil indoors, as they had almost perfect germination.
Here is the double row of dragon tongue beans that were planted a little over a month ago. They are getting to a good size but no blooms yet. I except them soon.
This is ones of the two vermont cranberry beans that didn't rot. These seeds came from a trade with The Conservative Gardener so I didn't have enough seed to replant them. I will let the two grow this season to use as seed stock for next season.
Lastly here are some bulging crimson flowered broad beans and the seed for these came from Down on the Allotment. These are a cool season bean and once I harvest them they will come out and make way for fall crops.
Fantastic! It's so funny that you're just getting started on the bean front and I've already ripped out my first set of bush beans and planted the next. It really puts climates into perspective.
ReplyDeleteRibbit - These beans have been driving me crazy. They are supposed to be planted the last week of May and I have been trying to get them growing since then. Its not been a good year for beans.
ReplyDeleteThe broad beans look quite happy! I noticed this morning that my bush beans are getting set to flower. The pole and runner beans are ... well... climbing and running now too! I think I am soon to be drowning in beans of various types. Looking forward to it!
ReplyDeleteI've had the worst time this year with my beans that I've ever had! The germination rates have been poor and many have been very yellow so far. We should have a break from rain and are expecting very warm temps so we'll see if things improve.
ReplyDeleteI always sow in compost in the greenhouse. Then whenever I plant out I know I've got a bean per station. If I direct sow it's too hit-and-miss.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the beans!
Hard time with beans here in DE, too. The snow peas are doing fine, but the bush beans, not so much.
ReplyDeleteOhhh... All those beans... I'm jealous! I usually plant the bush bean type to avoid staking. =)
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry that some of your beans rotted. I'm planting Kentucky Wonder for the first time in years and I have not had recent experience to compare it to! I planted them late but they seem okay so far.
ReplyDeleteI started my beans outside. They're doing OK. (There was a short nibbling incident but that got sorted). They would be doing much better if it wasn't for the terrible weather we've been having. (God-awful July so far). I won't be picking any time soon ! lol. Next year, I'll be giving them a head start.
ReplyDeleteIt is a hard year for beans. Mine are so much slower than last year. I'm just hoping my dried beans produce in time this year. I'm using seed from another gardener too and would really like keep the seed going. I'm crossing my fingers.
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