• Broad Bean De Monica Seeds

Broad Bean De Monica Seeds

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45 Seeds
Vicia faba
Item Code: 19197
Recommended by the Gardening Press and Consumer Groups
Awarded the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit
Height: 120cm(48in)

Details

Details

A vigorous white seeded variety, the plants are probably the earliest to crop from a spring sowing and produce reliable, high yields of broad 'hangdown' pods each containing 5-6 large, great tasting and succulent beans.
White seeded variety
Broad Beans are easy to grow producing large succulent beans, packed with flavour and vitamins.  Grow in well dug, fertilised soil.
A Best Buy variety as recommended by the Gardening Press and Consumer Groups.

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Planting & Harvesting

Sow & Grow

Outdoors February-May, where they are to crop, 5cm (2") deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-cultivated, fertile soil, which has already been watered. To make the best use of space, sow seeds 23cm (9") apart, in a wide row in a zigzag pattern, leaving a space of 60cm (2') between each row. Seedlings usually appear in 10-18 days. Water well until plants are established. Successional sowings will ensure a continuous supply and longer harvest. Or sow indoors February-April, 2.5cm (1") deep into individual pots of compost. Water well and place in a warm position. A temperature of 15-20°C (60-68°F) is ideal. Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), before planting out 23cm (9") apart during April-May. Harvest: June-August.

Hint's & Tips

Pinch out growing tips when first pods are approx. 1cm (4") long. This encourages an early crop and helps deter blackfly. Ideal for deep freezing.