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[Michael Lusk]

I was trying to learn more about the difference between 'pole' and 'runner' beans and came across this:

• Runner beans twine around their supports in a clockwise direction. Pole beans twine in a counter-clockwise direction. This is important to note if you are ‘helping’ the young vines find their poles.

I thought one of the folks on this forum would know if it's accurate. Perhaps, I've never really paid close enough attention to the vining traits of my plants and may be guilty of trying to make them go against their nature. Also, any input on my original question would be welcome...still a bit unclear on the differences between 'pole' and 'runner' - any input (or a point to a good reference) would be welcome.

Thanks in advance for the help!

 

[thejenx]

This is my first year growing runner beans, so I can't tell you yet if it's true they turn in opposite way. However runner beans (Phaseolus coccineus) are a different plant species than pole beans and bush beans (Phaseolus vulgaris).

 

[thistlebloom]

Interesting about direction of twining. I've noticed that my clematis, hops and the garden bindweed all twine counter clockwise.

 

[Blue-Jay]

Also the on the Runner Beans when the seedling emerges from the soil the seed halves (cotyledons) remain in the soil.

 

[flowerbug]

i wonder if it has anything to do with what hemisphere they evolved/were selected in?

i've never actually noticed because i rarely grow runners.

and speaking of twining, the potted beans i planted out are not having an easy time of staying on or growing up the stakes i put next to them.

 

[Blue-Jay]

Today June 3, 2018 I planted more pole beans. This brings to an end all my pole bean planting. I planted the following varieties.

North Pole- Lima
Seneca Pole
Golden Lima
George's Bean
Good Mother Stallard
Champagne
Christmas - Lima
Brejo - Snap
Bosnian Bole - Snap
Prairie Purple Pod - Outcross discovered in 2012
Ringwood - Outcross Discovered in 2013
Neabels Ukranian
Weaver

Constructed my rabbit fence around the pole beans and half of my neighbors garden as we share this plot.

 

[Pulsegleaner]

Interesting about direction of twining. I've noticed that my clematis, hops and the garden bindweed all twine counter clockwise.

 

[thistlebloom]

That was great!

 

[flowerbug]

babies! *bounce bounce*

sprouts showing up. will be near perfect weather this week for germination and planting what is left of the gardens.

also, potted beans have finally held on. it's windy today...

 

[Blue-Jay]

On Monday June 4, 2018 I planted my semi runner beans.

Pebblestone - Outcross
Red Skunk River - Robert Lobitz Legacy bean acquired from James Lobitz. Named by myself.
#28-01-03A - Robert Lobitz Legacy bean
Crow River Pinto
Yellow Bird - Outcross
Minnesota 1940's
Cherokee Bean
Vaquero
Missouri Bill's
Karachagananck
Rabbit's Foot 1.1 - Outcross
Viola
Brauner Bar
Menomenee - Old Outcross Of Mine From the late 1970's
WB-PKT #21.1
Lavender Brown - Outcross found in 2017
Tiger Eye
Marico
Fort Portal Jade
Sebrina - Segregation found in 2017
Chocolate #7 - Outcross
Deer Path - Outcross found in 2017
Choctaw
Holstein
Candy
Gurnsey
Holstein White Segregation - Outcross Found in 2017
White Owl's Head - Segregation found in 2014
Purple Face
Molasses Face
Purple Poded bean found in Tendergreen in 2017
Piros Feher