Aquedulce v. Super Aquedulce

[Snadger]

Oh I tried the experiments. Didn't like the results!

No joy with autumn sown crimson flowered then? If you say it was a failure I'll not bother wasting the seed!

[Flummery]

Actually I've not tried it with Crimson flowered. I only had 10 seeds this spring - they did well though, plenty to eat and some to sow again. I've tried Aquadulce and the Sutton in autumn - too windy here and they go a bit wonky even with stakes. Maybe I'll just nip out....

[Hazel at the Hill]

No joy with autumn sown crimson flowered then? If you say it was a failure I'll not bother wasting the seed!

Can't sing their praises high enough, Snadge - flowers smell great and are beautiful, the beans taste gorgeous and are bright bright green. Cracking!

[Two_Sheds]

I'm saving my Crimson Flowered for a spring sowing, because they seem to be resistant to blackfly (well, more resistant ... the white flowers get them first. Maybe blackfly are colour-blind?)

[Flummery]

I got a few blackfly on the crimson, but soon seen off with a soapy squirt. (Not me straight out of the shower!) Much less than on the Sutton and much more easily managable. I don't recall getting any on the Red Epicure.

[Snadger]

Can't sing their praises high enough, Snadge - flowers smell great and are beautiful, the beans taste gorgeous and are bright bright green. Cracking!

But have you tried an autumn sowing? I grew six beans I was given last year (spring sown) and now I have quite a few. I don't want to waste some on an autumn sowing without relying on someone elses guidance.
I know what you mean about them Haze, they are dwarf and are good enough for a flower border I reckon.heavy croppers too...........but what about sowing in autumn?

[Two_Sheds]

Snadger, I just sowed some Crimson Flowered in my border last week ... you'll have to wait till May for the results though