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Chipchopper | 09:43 Fri 25th May 2018 | Gardening
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Normally, I would grow these from seed but this year I bought some from a garden centre which had been grown in pots, approx 4-5 in 3 inch pots.
When I tried to separate the plants, I discovered that the roots were too tangled to separate, without causing any damage.
I decided to plant them in clumps to avoid any damage and allow them to find their own way.
Anyone else succeeded in growing in this way ?
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You'll probably get very small beans growing them in clumps. Have you thought of sowing the seed straight into the soil?
09:50 Fri 25th May 2018
I did last year, but the ones that were separate were definitely stronger and produced more beans. If there's a particularly weedy one, pluck it out and don't worry about the roots so much.
You'll probably get very small beans growing them in clumps. Have you thought of sowing the seed straight into the soil?
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Thats a good idea Melv,
I'll plant a few beans to follow on after the others, to extend the harvest.

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