Plenty of Flowers But no Beans

[so lucky]

In answer to the original post, if flowers are being produced, nitrogen is not an issue. Too much N usually results in a "lots of leaves, but no flowers" problem. I too think it is a question of too much heat, too little water, or a combination of the two. I'm actually surprised to hear that Fortex is doing better under the same conditions, since it is not known for its heat tolerance.

@so lucky , could you give us an update? Hopefully the weather has cooled a little, have the beans begun setting pods yet?

Probably two days after I complained about beans not setting, I discovered tiny 1/4" beans sticking out of the ends of some stems. They continued to produce, and outpaced the Fortex. The Fortex bean plants themselves seemed to fade and turn brown pretty quickly. By now, they are hardly producing. But then, the Blue Lake have slowed down mightily, as well.
That one and only area where the Blue Lake were planted was a little lower and held water longer.
I think each variety has their advantages. Maybe I will just plant each next year and wait for them to shine in their own way. (I'm feeling very Zen this morning.)

 

[ducks4you]

Ironically, try REplanting. I watched a video, 20 vegetables to plant in the Fall, and beans were one of the top listed.
Btw, This gardener lives in Michigan, maybe 2 zones colder than You.
20 Crops You Can Still Grow In August
1)Beets--Detroit Red
2)Beans
3)Cabbage
4)Kale
5)Swiss Chard
6)Broccoli
7)Zuchinni
8)Cucumbers--Pickling
9)Bunching onions
10)Carrots
11)Rutebega
12)Turnips
13)Peas
14)Radishes (September)
15)Spinach (September)
16)Lettuce (September)
17)Kohlrabi
18)Dill
19)Purslane
20)Amaranth

 

[flowerbug]

Ironically, try REplanting. I watched a video, 20 vegetables to plant in the Fall, and beans were one of the top listed.
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as long as you can get enough days to maturity or the beans are not daylight sensitive...

 

[ducks4you]

Much research says that it's worth a try. You probably either have a few seeds left that you didn't plant, or know where to find some beans seeds to experiment with. I have 3 local stores that are still carrying some seeds.
According to the Farmer's Almanac we are to expect a warmer than average October this year. You are probably in zone 6/7 and won't get a frost until November, anyway.

 

[PhilaGardener]

Of course, just when things were picking up, a deer got in over the fence this afternoon and had such a good time that it came back tonight with 6 friends .

 

[ducks4you]

Deer steak is VERY TASTY!!

 

[PhilaGardener]

Especially when fed with tasty beans . . .

I have run an additional electric wire and am checking frequently. Chased them away twice more now.

I suppose I should take their interest as a hearty endorsement of the quality of my produce.

 

[Zeedman]

Be glad you don't have an apple tree. I just chased a herd of 5 away from mine. It's not that I mind them eating the fallen apples... I just don't want them to get in the habit of coming to my yard for dinner, and eating everything that's not fenced while there.

 

[flowerbug]

alas, once they know there is food there they'll be back.

 

[ducks4you]

Be glad you don't have an apple tree. I just chased a herd of 5 away from mine. It's not that I mind them eating the fallen apples... I just don't want them to get in the habit of coming to my yard for dinner, and eating everything that's not fenced while there.

My horses have their Own GD apple tree, and I don't think they share with the deer.