Broad Bean Bunyards 1kg

When to Sow Bunyards Exhibition Broad Bean Seeds

February to April

Where 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 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.

Maturity

July Onwards

Handy Tip

Usually 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 protein