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Broad Bean The Sutton (Dwarf) (Award of Garden Merit)
Item Number: 30117 |
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Description
Bush variety but yields as well as most taller varieties.White seeded beans of good flavour. Can be autumn sown under cloches.
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Seed Count: 50
WHEN TO SOWFebruary to AprilWHERE TO SOW Early sowings in pots in the greenhouse or under cloches in the growing site. Later sowings direct into the growing site 5cm (2") deep in rows 45cm (18") apart. WHAT TO DO NEXTGlasshouse seedlings should be transplanted to the growing site in March, 10cm (4") apart in rows 45cm (18") apart. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to 10cm (4") apart, the thinnings can be transplanted to make extra rows. When the first beans form, remove the top 6cm (3") to discourage black fly. MATURITY June onwardsHANDY TIP One of the few varieties that can also be sown in the Autumn. Try a sowing in late October or November for a really early Spring crop.
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