who is growing bush beans?

pugznploons

Grew mine from seed (planted end of April) and they look great but they are floppy, falling over into the squares next to them.  Should I be staking them?  

Jeff & Em

I am, but they're only about two inches tall right now.  I do think some varieties need to be staked, but not all.  I'd assume if they're floppy you should try giving them some support to see what happens.

jennypenny*

I grew them last year and they did need support.

doneatquattro

I grew bush beans last year and this year and I didn't have support. My pole beans I do support

curlydoglover

I've grown bush beans for 4 years now.  I've only had to stake one plant one year.  They should be able to stand on their own.

Staking them doesn't hurt, near as I can tell, but it's not normal in my experience.

Alisha_A

Are you sure they are bush beans? Or maybe you are overwatering? (or under??) Is it floppy because the plant itself is limp?

Mine are about 5 inches high and standing firm.

pugznploons

I will take some pictures.  Maybe floppy is the wrong word.  They are healthy, but not staying within their square.  Maybe I planted too many there.  Mel recommended 8 per square I think?  That's what I planted however not all 8 sprouted.  

cmacarrow

My green beans seemed too heavy for the plants, and did the same thing.  I staked them, and they're fine.  And the beans were delish!