30-6 Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 I planted runner beans last year in large containers and had a very good crop. I put some in this year (plants about 8 inches high) and have noticed that the tip of the plant on some have wilted and died, the bottom of the plant seems ok. The only thing i have done different is last year i had well rotted manure, and this year i used not very old manure. The whole mix consists of, multi purpose compost, top soil and manure. Any suggestions ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunnykiller Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Try a handful of sulphate of ammonia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longchalk Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Being exposed to a cold wind will also do this. Dunno when you first noticed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39TDS Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Damned pheasants ate mine off. :( Not just one or two either, I planted 7 kilo of seed. Pics would help but it is possible insect damage. Leatherjackets are fierce this year but yours sound further on than I would expect them to be Leatherjackets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Mike Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Have you had a late ground frost ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cottonseed Posted May 18, 2014 Report Share Posted May 18, 2014 Raw, unrotted manure can have a toxic effect on some plants. But it's still May, so time to replant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30-6 Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 The weather has been quite warm, and i do have a fleece material wrapped around them for protection. My guess is the "too fresh" manure. I have been told that the plant should grow another tip to replace the other, so here's hoping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksshooter Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 I had the same problem with my squashes too, planted them in the ground one day the next day the tops had all shrivelled up. as said i think it was due to the cold weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 As belt and braces, just push in a new seed near the base of each plant. Watch out for the slugs as these nip off the tips as well but a late frost will do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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