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Beans, Runner

These are not particular as to position or soil, butthe best results are obtained by placing them in a deep rich mould where they can get a fair amount of sunlight. Sow, from the second week in May un...

Gardening for the Millions November 11, 2026 1 min read 2,946 views
These are not particular as to position or soil, butthe best results are obtained by placing them in a deep rich mould
where they can get a fair amount of sunlight. Sow, from the second
week in May until the first week in July for succession, in rows 6 ft.
apart, thinning the plants out to 1 ft. apart in the rows. Protect
from slugs when the plants are coming through the ground, and support
them with sticks immediately the growth begins to run. Scarlet Runners
may be kept dwarf by pinching off the tops when the plants are about 1
ft. high, and nipping off the subsequent shoots when 6 in. long.

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