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do you pinch out runner bean tips when they reach the top of the sticks please?

ugly1

By Ugly1

devon, United Kingdom Gb

will this encourage heavier cropping?




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Yes, you can do. Otherwise they just keep curling up and then flop over and tap you on the head as you pick beans!

5 Jun, 2009

 

Your answer conjured up a very funny picture Volunteer - thanks for the advice and the giggle!

5 Jun, 2009

 

my next door neighbur tells me not to so he can srumb the beans when they grow over into his garden.

5 Jun, 2009

 

I think it also helps avoid blackfly

5 Jun, 2009

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