Broadbean problem

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  1. johnbinkley

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    Don't know whether that worked or not.
    I planted three broadbeans in a 12" pot two come up the right colour but the third is as shown here. What's happened?
     
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    Here's one from the same pot.
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    apparently they occasionally grow lacking in something that causes weak plants of an insipid colour. I dont know enough about it really but it looks like a 'dodgy bean'.
     
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    I bought dwarf green beans 5 for £1 at our local garden shop .looking real healthy not sure as too what type they are.
     
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    Yes sawfish I think I came that same conclusion. The other two are going out today. Although the tap root looked fine don't you think?
    John
     
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    John, plant it and see what happens. I think it`s unable to make chlorophyll. I`d like to see how it developes.:D:thumb:
     
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    pete Growing a bit of this and a bit of that....

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    I have an idea it may be OK, but will always be a bit behind the others, its the runt.
     
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    Sorry John, can't replant it it's in the composter now. Might see if I can salvage it though when I get home from work.
    John
     
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