Broad Bean Crimson Flowered

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When to Sow Crimson Flowered Broad Bean Seeds

February to April. The seeds usually start to germinate within 7-21 days. Plant out in March.

Where to Sow

Sow February sowings in pots or root trainers in the greenhouse or under cloches in the growing site. For later sowings, draw out seed drills direct into the growing site 5cm (2in) deep in rows, spacing the seeds 10-15cm (4-6in) apart, and spacing the rows 60cm (24") apart. Prefers full sun.

What to do Next

Glasshouse 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 thinning's can be transplanted to make extra rows. When the first beans form, remove the top 6cm (3") to discourage black fly.

Harvest

July to September. Harvest once pods become filled with succulent tasty young beans.

Handy Tips

Can also be sown and added to flower borders as an edible ornamental with its decorative crimson flowers.
Bean plants are nitrogen fixers. When cropping is over, cut plants down and dig in roots as a green manure.