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Pinchng out Runner Beans

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jasmin10
jasmin10 Posts: 905 Forumite
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Why do sites tell you to pinch out runner beans when they have reached the end of the canes. What does this do? I am assuming it keeps them flowering.
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  • Lotus-eater
    Lotus-eater Posts: 10,789 Forumite
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    It stops them growing over your canes, it also encourages them to throw out side shoots, which will grow more beans.
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