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I have read through the data in the stickies and believe that it may apply to a problem that I am having.
I'm growing beans, peas and corn in containers, and the beans are no longer 'happy'. They are turning yellow, losing leaves and generally appearing to be less than content with their surroundings. This started right after a 'monsoon' that we had here in Houston, where we had some pretty heavy rains for about 4 days.
I believe that the beans are reacting to having wet feet, even though they have drainage. This makes me ask the following:
- Do you think that putting in a wick in the containers of beans might help a bit to pull some of the excess moisture out of the planters?
- How would you aerate a pot that is already well established with a plant that does not want to be transplanted (beans)? Stab holes in the dirt? Seriously, would that help?
Interestingly enough, the peas are thriving in the wet soil, but I think that's because they really like damp roots. The corn is growing high, so I'm not worried about that. It's just the beans that are annoying me.
Thank you, in advance, for any and all assistance you may offer.
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