runner bean query

[green geachie]

I have been growing runner beans for the first time. The first red flowers that came out have wilted after a few days. Is this normal? I have been using feed once a week. Any advice on any of this?

[David Hare-Scott]

Are they setting fruit?

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This should not be necessary and may be harmful if you over-do it. On soil with good nutrient holding power (high clay and organic matter) once or twice a year, on soil that has poor holding power (very sandy) maybe once a month.

David