Runner Beans

What sort? Beanos or Stand-ups

 

Marvel and Dandy, nice one :gnthb: :hehe:

 

That was eagle eyed to spot that shiney, I hope you didn't buster gut.

 

It was because being eagle eyed Me kon spot those sort of things.

 

Hi roders,
I've also heard that but never tried it. I suppose you could experiment by trying sugared water on half the beans and plain water on the other half. Interesting!

 

Melinda, the references are all well before your time. :hehe:

Ants, in themselves tend not to be a problem on beans but, of course, they harvest aphids so that may be a possible problem. I would think that may not be a problem as the sugar may affect the aphids adversely . Some peole say that the sugared water helps the flowers adhere to the plant more and give the bean more chance to develope. Take your pick.

Of course, if you think that sugared water may attract the ants and hence the aphids you could try spraying it in your neighbour's garden instead :hehe:. Did I really say that?

 

Melinda, I hope you don't lick your fingers afterwards. :( :hehe:

 

Andrew,
You're a star :ntwrth: :ntwrth:. Even if it is a self-declared one :hehe:. There's nothing wrong with blowing your own trumpet or beating your own tom tom! :D