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Some plants just don't give up! The urge to reproduce is strong...
ReplyDeleteBut will they be successful I wonder, Mark
DeleteThis will be interesting to follow. Not wanting to put a dampener, but if they fruit that close to the ground, won't they be more of a target for slugs and snails?
ReplyDeleteWe grew some dwarf broad beans that started to flower when they were no taller than these, Deborah and the slugs weren't a problem. They have been selective diners, devastating some plants and leaving others untouched.
DeleteWell, what a coincidence...I noticed the same thing on my broad bean plants - they have new growth and are producing more flowers. As I don't have plans for the bed this fall, I also decided to leave them to see what would happen.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds, Margaret!
DeleteAs I cut many veg back to the ground rather than yanking them out I have had experience with broad beans trying again too. I get the odd bean but nothing like a serving!
ReplyDeleteIf we do get the odd bean, Roger, I am sure we can find it some companions for the dinner plate.
DeleteOh, I wish you luck with this. I'm trying this for the first year as well. Should be interesting to see if it works.
ReplyDeleteI know I tried it with Sugar Snap peas and they are coming back as well.
Might be the "easy" way to get a second crop in. Summer is a wonky time to try and get seeds to germinate--always too hot or too dry.
Wishing us BOTH lots of luck! I'll be watching for an update on these.
Have a good weekend
In fact good luck three ways as Margaret is having a go too, Sue. Well done on the sugar snaps as we didn't get many from our first lot.
DeleteFingers crossed Sue, there are lots of flowers on them already x
ReplyDeleteThere are, Jo - nothing ventured and all that.
DeleteWill they produce new productive shoots?
ReplyDeleteTime will tell, Endah
DeleteHope it produce more beans! keep us updated Sue! ;)
ReplyDeleteI will, Malar.
DeleteI would be interested in finding out if they do yield another crop.xxx
ReplyDeleteI'll let you know, Dina. They have grown since I posted this.
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