Romano Pole Beans Not Flowering: Excess Nitrogen from Manure

Introduction

Pole beans with vigorous vines but no flowers have too much nitrogen.

High Nitrogen Promotes Vines Over Flowers

Steer manure and fish fertilizer supply excess nitrogen.

Cutting Growing Tips to Induce Flowering

Tip-prune vines to shock plant into flowering.

Liquid Phosphorus Supplement

Add liquid phosphorus (slow-release) to encourage blooms.

Conclusion

Reduce nitrogen, tip-prune, add phosphorus to get pole beans flowering.