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Zone 5

Hello
I know this site is about growing the biggest pumpkins, watermelons, etc but i am hoping to try something different. I am wanting to grow the absolute tallest kentucky wonder pole bean plants possible. I dont care about bean production i just want to grow it as tall as possible.
Anyhow i am hoping that some people here can contribute information that may transfer over to growing beans. Any information would be helpful. So far i have a trellis erected to the height of 32 feet. Now i just need to do what i can to encourage them to drow that high.
Thanks and looking forward to a good conversation. Fred

6/23/2010 10:27:15 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Build the tallest trellis!!!(Well I guess you got that part cover fairly well!!!) Add lots of Nitrogen!!!(Just a guess). Water well!!! Hope this helps!!! Just a guess tho!!! Peace, Wayne
PS...any idea what the current record is?

6/24/2010 12:22:09 AM

Zone 5

Nope, no idea what the current record is for kentucky wonder pole beans. No idea if its something that has ever been tracked!

6/24/2010 8:25:37 AM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

Pull the beans off when young or the flowers off before pollination. Spray weekly with a fungicide to prevent blight.

6/24/2010 1:14:28 PM

Albert County, New Brunswick,CANADA

a tv tower might be helpful.My pole beans are already half way up their 10 foot poles but not very full yet.

6/24/2010 4:23:20 PM