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Runner bean trench

gpc273
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Just dug my trench to plant next years runner beans in, this time of year it should be full by New Years Day.
Not grown runners before, just followed the advice in Gardeners World magazine, any one any thoughts on what to add apart from the peelings, tea bags etc?

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  • Mojisola
    Mojisola Posts: 35,574 Forumite
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    Newspapers.
  • Sally_A
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    Manure, compost bin contents that are only half rotted, ie the stuff that isn't friable enough for the garden or pots.

    A lining of the trench with cardboard or several layers of newspaper may help water retention which is what runner beans love.
  • gpc273
    gpc273 Posts: 133 Forumite
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    Cheers, I don't have a problem with water as I live in Scotland! Newspapers, seems like the best use for most of em, before their read...
  • wellused
    wellused Posts: 1,678 Forumite
    I put potato peelings in the worm composter and they seem to shoot is it wise to put them in a bean trench?
  • gpc273
    gpc273 Posts: 133 Forumite
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    Time will tell, not had a problem in my compost bin with em. TBH we do't eat to many tatties.
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