Broadbean flowers turning black and mushy!!!!
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simonj Rank attained: Pedunculate oak tree

Joined: 12 May 2010 Posts: 305 Location: Connemara
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 4:10 pm Post subject: Broadbean flowers turning black and mushy!!!! |
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OK - So my bean plants have come on leaps and bounds, but the lower flowers are turning black and mushy and dying off.
Not quite sure as to what the problem is.
It only seems to be the lower flower buds, so that seems positve.
My worry is that the overhead folliage is a bit squashed due to the bird nets that are there in an attempt to keep the bloody kittens out.
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michael brenock Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
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Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 4:34 pm Post subject: |
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it is normal for the blossoms to turn brown and black as they wither. This happens after pollination has taken place. They have fulfilled their function to attract passing insects.
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simonj Rank attained: Pedunculate oak tree

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Posted: Thu May 20, 2010 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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Thats great, Thanks a ton Michael -me and the bumble bees happy out - cheers _________________ My Garden blog
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