Mary, Are the stems bending or are they cut? If the stems look like they have been cut off at the soil surface, you may have a problem with cutworms. You can place a collar or small sticks around the stems to prevent the worm from wrapping itself around the stem and eating it through.

I do find bush beans floppy especially when they are heavy with beans. I add four poles to the corners of garden bed and string some twine to provide support as the plants grow. This helps the plants to remain upright and prevents them from flopping into the garden paths. If you are growing in rows, place several stakes along the row and string some twine along both sides about a foot up from the ground.

Tom, Thank you for your comment. Yes, it is so difficult to decide what to grow this year in particular. If you haven’t yet, also check out this article: How to Decide What to Grow in Your Vegetable Garden. Please feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.