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Managing Overgrown Pole Beans: Prune or Redirect?

Q: Can I trim pole beans if I can’t reach the tops? Will it produce more lower beans?
A: Cutting vines stimulates new growth within 12 inches of the cut. Better: gently untangle the top and lower the vine to picking height—it will continue growing upward from there.

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