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Flowerless Beans


Flowerless Beans (Phaseolus coccineus)

These Runner Bean, variety Enorma also adjacent row of variety Scarlet Emporer have made good growth but no flowers have formed. Any ideas as to why?



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thats a shame there can be several reasons.
Is it me or are they growing in shade or close to conifs which may robe them of water and nutrients?
Also here are some suggestions from the RHS which might help you identify the cause?
Lack of moisture at the roots
Lack of pollinating insects,
Very hot weather
The presence of more attractive flowers for pollinating insects nearby.
Nectar-robbing bees,
Birds
Infrequent harvesting:

31 Jul, 2014



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