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I live in Hawaii and my Lualualei variety pole beans are developing a brown rust-like appearance on the leaves. What is this, and what can I do?

Last Updated: March 11, 2010

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The brown rust-like appearance on the Lualualei variety pole beans is most likely a rust fungus. Grow the Lualualei variety only during the summer months, and avoid watering the leaves in the evening hours. The Hawaiian Wonder variety, which is resistant to rust, is the suggested variety to grow in Hawaii. For more information read: Home Garden Beans

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