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Growing Runner Beans

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Poland

growing runner beans

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

29/4/09
After one week most of the beans sprouted,
so we removed the pane.

growing runner beans

27/5/09
The seedlings  grew enough
to move them to the garden.

growing runner beans

3/6/09
Using a string, we constructed
a wigwam-shaped frame
and put our beans into the ground.

growing runner beans

10/6/09
After putting into the ground,
the beans were growing more slowly
(It may be caused by the lower temperature).

growing runner beans

17/6/09
The soil is very dry so we have to water it.

 

growing runner beans

21/7/09
The plants measure almost 2 metres, first buds appear.

growing runner beans

21/7/09
Almost 3 metres long;
thick tangle of sprouts, the first blossoms appear

growing runner beans

11/8/09
The flowers called „red flame”
are red when they bloom.

growing runner beans

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.

growing runner beans

22/9/09
The pods were filled with beautiful purple seeds.
We are going to prepare
a tasty dish from the podded beans.

growing runner beans

22/9/09
Today we are cooking in the kitchen.
 


growing runner beans

22/9/09
Unfortunately, the unripe pods of beans
were nipped by the unexpected frost.
 

 

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