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QUESTION!!

I have a Great White Northern bean plant that got broken a couple weeks ago during all the backing and forthing from the kitchen to outside. It is about a foot tall, except it broke about 1/4 inch above the joint and droops. We have been amazed at it still somehow hanging on and thriving despite the break. I’m concerned that once I stake it, a little breeze might cause the break to completely sever.

I am thinking that the likelihood that it will survive is pretty slim, but as long as it is hanging on I want to give it a shot!

The QUESTION I have is:
Does anyone know if the adhesive on scotch tape, masking tape, or duct tape would be harmful?? I’ve been thinking that splinting it might be its best chance. Or do you have any other suggestions for me to help it out?

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Weather is in 60-70 range today. Took a deep breath and went ahead and planted some things.

Got the little SWEET POTATO sprout into the dirt. It’s in a pot which is filled about 1/3 up. Partially covered a couple of the vines. Plan to add dirt as it grows. That seems to be what will work according to what I’ve read. Have no idea. We’ll see.

Planted the AMARANTH sprouts. I ended up with two of them, and we’ll see how those do as well. I put one near the back door and the other in the bed with the bulbs.

Planted some TOMATO sprouts. They are in pots. Also planted some SPINACH seeds in a pot next to the oregano/thyme pot.

De-grassed about 2ftx6in strip next to bulb bed to enlarge it. Planted the 4 OKRA sprouts in the bed.

I wanted to plant my BEAN SPROUTS, but still haven’t worked out what will be my staking method.

Waiting on the new bunch of SUNFLOWER seeds to sprout. Lost the others.

[JRandomFreeper]

No idea. I always plant extras and throw the busted ones back into the compost pile.

/johnny

[bgill]

I’d break it off at the break and plant the root part in the ground. Then sow some more seeds directly into the ground. I’ve never started beans inside.

[greeneyes]

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Pick you tape and try it.

Our weather is predicted to be rain all week. Temps fair to middlin. I am going to have to go ahead and pot up some stuff too for holding a bit longer indoors.

I needed to start some more stuff, but have no room till some stuff gets moved out. Pretty soon it will be kinda moot, and might just as well start the seeds in the ground.