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slugs and runner beans
Ernie Carter
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I have some leftover 22mm copper pipe from a small plumbing job I did in the house. I wonder if I stuck some in compost in and dropped runner bean seeds in would they grow and be protected from slug and snails? any thoughts anyone?
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Yes, they'd grow and yes, they'd be protected but I think you might have to experiment a bit with height above ground and depth below. The slugs and snails in our garden seem to be able to jump. 22mm would be rather restrictive for roots, so probably best to plant and then put your collar on the sprouted bean. Give it a go - can't hurt.