Broad Bean Bunyards Exhibition Item Number: 30105

Unit Price £1.40 QTY

Description First introduced over 100 years ago. Heavy cropping white seeded type with long pods of 8 or 9 beans. Good flavour and a good freezer.

 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 60cm (24") apart.WHAT TO DO NEXTGlasshouse seedlings should be transplanted to the growing site in March, 10cm (4") apart in rows 60cm (24") 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
July OnwardsHANDY TIPUsually grown from a Spring sowing but in most years is successful from an early November sowing for a June crop.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Vitamins A, C and E. a good source of protien