Vegetables

The main causes of failure to set pods are: Lack of moisture at the roots. Poor soil or growing conditions, such as acid soils below… Read More »Why Are My Climbing Beans Not Growing?

A. This condition is termed snake head or bald head and is generally caused by planting cracked or damaged seed. Occasionally the beans literally pull… Read More »Why Are My Beans Coming Up With No Leaves?

Climbing beans are tall, viny plants that grow upwards off the ground by twisting round any support that the vines can find. Prized for their… Read More »Which Beans Are Climbing?

Trellises and cages are common plant supports used in vegetable gardens. Many varieties of peas and beans need something to climb. Vine crops such as… Read More »What Veggies Need A Trellis?

Green beans are all climbers to some extent but they are generally classed as being pole beans, which grow five or six feet, or bush… Read More »Are Green Beans Pole Beans?

Beans grow best in slightly acidic to neutral soil, pH between 6 and 7. Clay or silt loams are better for bean production than sandy… Read More »What Soil Do Green Beans Grow Best In?

They get their moniker because they grow on long vines that reach 6 to 7 feet, which means they need support from a green bean… Read More »Do Green Beans Grow Like Vines?

Common Uses: Fence posts, utility wood, cabinetry, and carving. What is Catalpa good for? Catalpa also has several medicinal uses. It can be made into… Read More »Is Catalpa Wood Good For Anything?

Bush beans grow compactly (reaching about two-feet tall) and do not require extra support from a structure like a trellis. Pole beans grow as climbing… Read More »Do Bush Green Beans Need Trellis?

Seeds that are sown indoors have a tendency to become leggy without full sun, and beans do not transplant well. Pinch off the top tip… Read More »Why Are My Bush Beans Growing So Tall?