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Why are my runner beans failing to produce pods?

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Your beans are suffering from a disorder called run-off, which can be caused by high night temperatures (above 16C when they are in flower). Give the plants a really good soaking at the roots and squirt jets of water over the plants (aiming at the flowers) each evening.

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