Runner beans getting to high

[Cameron91]

Is it okay to remove the very top of the runner bean to stop it going higher.

 

[pepper]

How high is too high? I've never cut any veggie for growing too much but I don't think it would hurt the plant.

 

[Oliver Buckle]

How high is too high?

the ones that escaped into the apple tree and set beans I needed a ladder to reach. Usually they reach the top of the cane and fall over on themselves.

 

[Meadowlark]

Is it okay to remove the very top of the runner bean to stop it going higher.

Yes.

 

[Cameron91]

How high is too high? I've never cut any veggie for growing too much but I don't think it would hurt the plant.

probably about 8ft trying to go past the frame onto the top fence

 

[Oliver Buckle]

Out of reach, nip the tops out and they will bush a bit.

 

[pepper]

the ones that escaped into the apple tree and set beans I needed a ladder to reach. Usually they reach the top of the cane and fall over on themselves.

I have my netting for the beans about 6-7' high but I find once they reach the top they reach out all over trying to find something to climb then just hang down with the weight of themselves but still produce lots of beans, it doesn't hurt the plants that I've seen. I guess if there is a tree around that would be a pain if they climb into it.

 

[Ruderunner]

I've had instances where 3 or 4 will tangle together and reach out 3 to 4 feet. But, as noted they usually fall over and climb again.