At a Glance
- Variety:Broad Beans
Very hardy longpod variety.
Yields well and produces beans of good quality.
Freeze any surplus for future use.
Sowing Time
October – January
Sowing Outdoors
Sow individual seeds 5cm (2in) deep and 10cm (4in) apart. Broad beans are usually sown in double rows about 25cm (10in) apart. Allow 60cm (24in) between each set of double rows.
Harvest
June – July. Pick them as young as possible for the very best flavour. When very young, they can be cooked and eaten in their pods. Broad beans are delicious cooked, cooled and used in salads too.
