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15/4/09
Firstly, we potted the seeds,
after that we covered them with a pane.
The pane will provide
appropriate humidity. |
![growing runner beans](images/growyourmeal/poland/rube2.jpg)
29/4/09
After one week most of the
beans sprouted,
so we removed the pane. |
![growing runner beans](images/growyourmeal/poland/rube3.jpg)
27/5/09
The seedlings grew enough
to move them to the garden.
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![growing runner beans](images/growyourmeal/poland/rube4.jpg)
3/6/09
Using a string, we
constructed
a wigwam-shaped frame
and put our beans into the ground. |
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10/6/09
After putting into the
ground,
the beans were growing more slowly
(It may be caused by the lower temperature).
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17/6/09
The soil is very dry
so we have to water it.
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21/7/09
The plants measure
almost 2 metres, first buds appear. |
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21/7/09
Almost 3 metres long;
thick tangle of sprouts, the first blossoms appear |
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11/8/09
The flowers called
„red flame”
are red when they bloom.
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25/8/09
The first pods come into
bloom. |
8/9/09
Some of the pods
measure up to 30 cm. |
15/9/09
Our first crop of
beans.
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22/9/09
The pods were filled
with beautiful purple seeds.
We are going to prepare
a tasty dish from the podded beans.
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22/9/09
Today we are cooking in the kitchen.
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22/9/09
Unfortunately, the
unripe pods of beans
were nipped by the unexpected frost.
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