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Where are the beans?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by tony hopkins Jan 9, 2011.

Need help with getting rid of Aphids
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Started this discussion. Last reply by dexter19 Mar 23, 2009.

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tony hopkins replied to Jessica's discussion 'Where are the beans?'

my cherokee trail of tear beans did fine (seed savers)

Jan 9, 2011

tony hopkins replied to Jessica's discussion 'Where are the beans?'

had an awesome year for the bush green beans this year, try mushroom compost, didnt have much luck on the pole beans this year

Jan 9, 2011

Ginny Balistreri replied to Jessica's discussion 'Where are the beans?'

I planted kentucky woder pole beans..I also have few blossoms and no beans. It seems the bean beetles have done a job spreading their virus, The leaves are mottled. I tried using sevin and soap spray but without significant effect. The only thing…

Aug 17, 2010

Leigh Levas replied to Jessica's discussion 'Where are the beans?'

Mine are producing lots of tiny little beans, but they never really grow bigger than1-2 inches long. Not sure if it's just the amount of rain, humidity, and heat we've been having here in KC?

Aug 9, 2010

kate replied to Jessica's discussion 'Where are the beans?'

I have a large area of pole bean vine, but no blossoms. I think the evenings are too warm? Anyone else?

Aug 1, 2010

Where are the beans?

Just curious if anyone else is having a trouble with green beans this year. Mine are hardly getting any blooms and haven't produced any beans yet.

Discussion posted by Jessica Jul 26, 2010

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dexter19 replied to Jessica's discussion 'Need help with getting rid of Aphids'

Hi Jessica, Here is a few ideals to help with your Aphids problems... Use a 1/.2 Gallon jug, fill 3/4 of it with water add i/4 cup of nicotine and 1/8 cup of carbarly. Let set for 24 hours. Strain in to spray bottle . Use on colonies of Aphids I…

Mar 23, 2009

Jo replied to Jessica's discussion 'Need help with getting rid of Aphids'

When I find aphids on the underside of my rose leaves I just use a sticky roller to take them off. It doesn't take long and there's no chemicals to buy. If I miss some aphids, the ladybugs take care of them.

Mar 22, 2009