Runner Bean Support

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  1. David G

    David G Gardener

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    Hi All

    Last year was the last use of my Runner Bean canes I normally use about 7' canes. What do other people use and where is best to buy them I guess there are some good plastic or fiberglass ones available somewhere at a reasonable cost??

    Any advise will be appreciated I normally use 24 canes between 4 boxes 6 in each box.

    Thanks

    Dave
     
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    It depends on where in the garden you are growing your beans. If you are going to grow them by a fence then you can do without canes completely and use string/twine attached to pins in the top of the fence.

    I usually use 8' canes and push them about 18" into the ground to make them sturdy. I grow between 100 and 150 plants each year - if the slugs will leave them alone :mad:
     
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    are you near any big trees that need pruning? Hint hint.
     
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    Hi Both

    No and No looks like they have some in B&Q so its back to the bamboo canes for now. I think I was being a bit mean or slow they are only �£3? for 10 I was told. Sounds like a bargain to me!!

    Thanks for the replies

    Dave
     
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    Not too bad a price - I think. They last for years - some of mine are over 20 years old and they overwinter propped up against a tree in the garden.

    Good luck [​IMG]
     
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    I use the Buddleia stems that I've pruned they're about 7'. Have to keep an eye on them 'cause they've got a tendency to start re-growing :D
     
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