Runner Beans

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    Well I have a problem with the Moonlight Runner beans I planted, They have reached the top of the 7foot sticks covered in flowers, and I have 12 inches of plant waving about in the breeze with no where to go, not quite sure what to do with them.... any ideas?Have resisted chopping them of as it is so early in the season.
     
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    Hi Rosie,

    Don't worry about the time of year. When they reach the top you just nip them out. :blue thumb: It helps to encourage more side shoots to grow and they will also produce beans. So the whole plant just gets bushier. :)
     
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      It does seem like they race up the canes - within days of planting them (well ... of them "starting to climb" which may be a while after planting if it is cold etc.). And then they leaf-up and start flowering & fruiting :)
       
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