bean trench

[raine]

Hi all, This morning I trotted off to the plot with the confident aim of digging a bean trench. Hubby did a sterling job but I've come away with a few worries Namely- is it one trench you dig then put canes either side or do you dig two trenches? Hope this makes sense!-hub said it's just one but i think he was knackered and i didn't trust him so i thought i'd ask you guys instead!
thanks raine

[Alison]

Always thought that it was one but that it needs to be wide enough to cover the ground that both sides of the row will grow in. Suppose theoretically you could do two but they'd be so close together that your trenches would probably fall in.

[raine]

AAh that sounds like sense Alison! Guess That lets OH off then!
thanks Raine
p.s How wide is wide enough?

[Alison]

Suppose it should be the width of where your plants would be plus a bit - a bit being a technical term for some................

[raine]

I like this kind of detailed instruction! Fits right in with my thingummybobs that I'm growing in the next bed!