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feldon30 · March 25, 2007

I see the runners too -- odd! I've seen the occasional runner on a bush bean plant, but not so many like that.

Thinning and crisping of the middle of leaves with no ringing usually points me to leaf sunburn, but the plants started outside so I guess that can't be it.

Perhaps check under the leaves for aphids? Watch for lots of ant activity which may hint at ants farming aphids. Aphids produce a nectar which ants like, so they have been known to set up a symbiotic relationship in your garden where ants bring and foster aphids which is NOT good for the plants.

By any chance did you spray any insecticide, fungicide, (organic or otherwise) etc. onto the plants, especially during a hot, sunny part of the day?

March 25, 2007	#2
feldon30 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: May 2006 Location: Rock Hill, SC Posts: 5,346	I see the runners too -- odd! I've seen the occasional runner on a bush bean plant, but not so many like that. Thinning and crisping of the middle of leaves with no ringing usually points me to leaf sunburn, but the plants started outside so I guess that can't be it. Perhaps check under the leaves for aphids? Watch for lots of ant activity which may hint at ants farming aphids. Aphids produce a nectar which ants like, so they have been known to set up a symbiotic relationship in your garden where ants bring and foster aphids which is NOT good for the plants. By any chance did you spray any insecticide, fungicide, (organic or otherwise) etc. onto the plants, especially during a hot, sunny part of the day? Last edited by feldon30; March 25, 2007 at 05:47 PM.