Description

Johnsons Broad Bean Bunyards Exhibition Seeds, Reliable longpod variety which produces good yields of tasty white beans. Pinch out growing tip once lower pods have formed to deter blackfly.

For outdoor sowingWhen February to May or October to In a prepared seed Sow in wide double rows 60cm apart with 15cm between seeds. Space in a zig-zag pattern. Cover with 5cm of fine soil. Firm gently and keep moist. Care Protect with cloches in cold, wet weather. Keep moist and weed free. Plants may require support in exposed June to August. Pick regularly while beans are small and indoor sowingWhen February to In pots of moist Sow one or two seeds per pot. Cover with 2.5cm of fine compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 10-21 days. Keep at approx. 15-20° Stand outside for a few days from April (avoid frosts). Transplant 15cm apart in a zig-zag pattern, in wide rows 60cm June to July. Pick regularly while beans are small and tender.

An extremely popular and versatile longpod variety, one of the most reliable available, producing well formed pods containing 6-8 white beans each. Dependable for high yields and great flavoured beans, suitable for freezing.

Sow time: Feb-May or Oct-Nov
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jun-Aug