RE: scarlet runners
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- Subject: RE: scarlet runners
- From: A* D* <a*@crwys.demon.co.uk>
- Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 21:00:41 +0000 (GMT)
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On Mon 14 Jun, Grem, Beth A wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> Does this blue-green color apply to scarlet runner beans? Mine are not
> deep green, more pale green. Being grown in a container up a trellis on my
> deck. First time growing these, and I used a different brand of potting
> soil than I used before. Just wanted to know if they were ok. They seem to
> be growing slow. Can anyone help??
>
> Thanks,
> Beth (MD zone 7)
>
>
Potting soil could be too sterile. Runners have to have nitrogen the
same as any other plant but the normally get that from the nodules
formed round the roots by rhizobium bacteria, if your soil does not
contain any of these bacteria to start this off there won't be any
nitrates fixed. I always give a starter of general fertiliser when I
plant. I suggest a handful of garden soil at the roots and a balanced
liquid feed. You could run into difficulties with keeping the roots
moist enough if the containers are not of a generous size.
Allan
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Allan Day Hereford allan@crwys.demon.co.uk
