Description

Mr Fothergill’s Broad Bean Aguadulce Seeds, Autumn sow, for extra early crops of long, well filled pods. Pinch out growing tips when first pods are approx. 10cm long. This encourages an early crop and helps deter blackfly.

Sow outdoors where they are to crop, 5cm deep directly into finely prepared soil which has already been watered. To make best use of space sow seeds 23cm apart in a staggered double row, creating a zig zag pattern. Allow 60cm between rows. Seedlings usually appear in 14-24 days. Do not sow in very cold weather or when soil is waterlogged. Sowings benefit from cloche protection. Water well until plants are established. Protection from birds is advisable when plants are young. Pinch out growing tips when flowering starts, to encourage pods to set and help deter blackfly.

• Extremely hardy, ideal for autumn sowing, producing a very early crop
• Long pods each containing 8-9 tasty white beans
• Good source of vitamin B1, folate and fibre

Sow time: Oct-Feb
Flowering/Harvesting time: Jun-Aug