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French Dwarf Beans

geoff979geoff979 Posts: 16
in Fruit & veg

I've got a few french dwarf beans in a container and I've noticed that on the developing pods there are a lot of dark marks. Don't know if this is a parasite or not and if so whether I can do anything about it. Picture attached.

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Has anyone had this problem?

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,139

    It's not a problem - some varieties of french beans have purplish or reddish blotches on the pods - absolutely nothing to worry about image


    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • WelshonionWelshonion Posts: 3,114
    They usually disappear when you cook the beans. Don't delay picking them or they will be stringy.
  • geoff979geoff979 Posts: 16

    Thanks very much for your replies and reassurances. The picture on the packet didn't show the blemishes so that's why I was a little concerned.

  • WelshonionWelshonion Posts: 3,114
    They are not blemishes, they in the nature of the beast; quite natural. Some beans grow purple and cook green.
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