tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784128831014109638.post5344945182139618589..comments2024-02-28T20:18:59.814-08:00Comments on A Gardeners Blog: The Definitive Pumpkin Solution!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15027837471947627268noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784128831014109638.post-6340198891737580292010-02-28T18:55:10.000-08:002010-02-28T18:55:10.000-08:00Anna I checked with my friend John about your bean...Anna I checked with my friend John about your beans, here's his reply:<br />Dear Anna,<br /> I note with interest your inquiry re Scarlett runner beans.<br />These beans are usually grown in the cooler months so let's see how I can help.<br />1. Maybe you planted your beans too early. January 1st is an ideal time.<br /> 2. I guess you were anxious to get them started and watered them madly ,so up they came. I try not too encourage early starts by not watering, but rains often spoils my plans.<br />3. Now the flowers and no fruit. Beans like a moist situation to pollinate, so here I go again. I have found that the best practise is to give them a light misting every morning. That usually does the trick. We have had some very dry days. Not good for beans. S.C. beans require alot of water otherwise they become very stringy and tough.<br />Trust this bit of info will help.Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784128831014109638.post-90264110375934295622010-02-26T20:26:17.000-08:002010-02-26T20:26:17.000-08:00Thanks Anna. How do your Zusquash taste? Or are t...Thanks Anna. How do your Zusquash taste? Or are they Squachinis? They'de look great on a plate if you cook them whole and they hold this colour. Your bean question requires more thought, I'll post ideas shortly.Peternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784128831014109638.post-7364826146499828672010-02-26T03:02:44.000-08:002010-02-26T03:02:44.000-08:00I have cross pollinated my button squash and round...I have cross pollinated my button squash and round zuchinni and produced some colourful and artistic squashes this year. The hybrid seems to be stronger and produce more fruit than their parents.Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8784128831014109638.post-91573829256882263412010-02-26T02:58:25.000-08:002010-02-26T02:58:25.000-08:00I have planted some scarlet runner beans and it is...I have planted some scarlet runner beans and it is the first time I tried growing them. They only kept producing beautiful flowers but not a single bean. Has it been too cold at night in Melbourne this summer or the soil is lack of some nutrients that it requires?Annanoreply@blogger.com