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13 Aug 24 Tom Berghella (Australia - temperate climate)

I am having troubles with my broad beans. They all have curly leave and stopped growing. What can I do?

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15 Aug 24 Celeste Archer (Canada - Zone 7b Mild Temperate climate)

Curled leaves are usually a sign of distress. There are lots of things that could be distressing the plant -- so you need to provide more information, or figure out what is stressing the plant, then address the issue causing the stress. Is there any white powder (powdery mild) om the leaves? This might be a moisture issue. Or, are there aphids on your plant (little bugs sapping the nutrition from your broad beans) ? Could you be overwatering or underwatering ? Any chance of a nutritional deficiency (potassium, nitrogen, molybdenum, magnesium) ? Are there any climate issues (like wildfires create a lot of smog - that can stress plants). Is it perhaps too hot in your area: from the net: Like peas, favas grow best when temperatures are 60˚ to 65˚F (15c - 18c) and soil is moist. Temperatures much over 80˚F (27c) result in loss of quality, reduced production, and pest problems.

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