RE: scarlet runners

Allan,

  Geez, I didn't think about the fact I have a whole can of innoculant
downstairs!  I used it for my peas and beans in the garden, but I not the
scarlet runner bean!  Can I add it now?  The container has a supposedly
nutrient rich soil (if you believe the bag), but I did supplement with some
fertilizer (fish emulsion and 5-10-5).  What do you think??

Thanks,
Beth (MD zone 7)  

-----Original Message-----
From: Allan Day [a*@crwys.demon.co.uk]
Sent: Monday, June 14, 1999 5:01 PM
To: 'veggie-list@eskimo.com'
Subject: RE: scarlet runners


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
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