Runner Beans

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    Managed to get a few beans started earlier ,lost a few so sowed some seeds direct ,they are now starting to climb :snork:. On the earlier ones they are starting to flower but no beans setting ,with all this rain haven`t noticed any bees` about is that why no sign ,Am I looking to early :dunno: ,no good trying the old trick of spraying with water :heehee:
     
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    The first lot of flowers don't always get pollinated. It won't be too long before they set and then the plants will start producing in abundance. This weather, at the moment, is what they really like - warm and wet. They are not keen on hot and dry.
     
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