Thompson and Morgan Bunyards Exhibition Broad Bean Seeds

Enjoy reliable performance and generous harvests with Thompson and Morgan Bunyards Exhibition Broad Bean Seeds that promise delicious flavour and easy growing for any kitchen garden. Loved for their long pods filled with six to eight tasty beans, you'll find they're perfect for freezing and suit most soils, making them a versatile choice for both new and experienced gardeners. With a hardy nature and tolerance for a range of conditions, these seeds grow best in full sun, reaching up to 120cm in height and spreading up to 45cm, and are supplied in a handy packet of 30 seeds for plentiful sowing. Direct sow broad bean seed under cloches in February, or without protection from March to April. For particularly early crops, some varieties of broad beans may also be sown outdoors under cloches from early autumn to late winter. Grow beans in full sun on rich, fertile, well-manured soil with protection from strong winds. Plant broad beans in double rows set 23cm apart and allowing at least 60cm between each double row. Sow broad beans at a depth of five centimetres and a distance of 23cm apart within each row and water well. Germination usually takes around ten days. When growing broad beans, support the plants by placing a cane or stout stick at each corner of a double row and tying in with string, especially in windy gardens. Keep well watered, particularly as flowers begin to set and hoe between rows regularly. Pinch out the growing tips after the first flowers have set pods to deter blackfly and encourage further pods to set. Harvest broad beans when the pods are well filled, and the seed is still soft. Ideal For: Kitchen Garden. Hardiness: Hardy. Position In: Full sun. Height: Up to 120cm. Spread: Up to 45cm. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary the results. Images may be included to illustrate supply, but can vary due to seasonal changes (e.g., deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).