scarlet runner bean leave curling and spotting - Ask Extension
My scarlet runner bean's leaves are curling on the edges and getting brittle and the leaves are getting spots. I sprayed it with a a product that say...
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scarlet runner bean leave curling and spotting #183234
Asked May 19, 2014, 5:04 PM EDT
My scarlet runner bean's leaves are curling on the edges and getting brittle and the leaves are getting spots. I sprayed it with a a product that says it is a fungicide, insecticide and miticide. It doesn't seem to be working.
Multnomah County Oregon
Expert Response
You can stop spraying. The leaf changes occurred because
your plant ran short of water, perhaps during our recent session with higher
than normal temperatures. During hot
spells, container plants may need to be watered several times each day. Also helpful is to either move the pot to a
shaded site during the heat or to rig temporary shade.
Runner bean plants can become quite large. Next time you plant them, consider using a much larger pot or, if possible, planting in the ground.
Runner bean plants can become quite large. Next time you plant them, consider using a much larger pot or, if possible, planting in the ground.
