Do beans require pollination....

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  1. Jul 28, 2004 #1
    suelandress

    suelandress Windy Island Acres Supporter

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    by insects? Just wondering if I can cover them with something. Someone is chewing the tops off the plants!! :(
     
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    Idahofarmergal

    Idahofarmergal Well-Known Member

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    Beans are mostly self polinated. Insects do some polinating, but are not required.
     
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    suelandress

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    Thank you!! :)
     
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    uncle Will in In.

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    We have pole beans growing on cattle panels, and the Japanese Bettles are eating all the top leaves. Did you look to see what was doing it? A good washing with the garden hose knocks most of them off and they seem to not return.
     
    uncle Will in In., Jul 28, 2004
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    suelandress

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    Haven't found the culprit....but it just likes to eat the top!! :confused:
     
    suelandress, Jul 28, 2004
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