Johnsons – Broad Bean Valenciana – 45 Seeds

Description

An excellent cold tolerant variety producing long pods, each containing 8-9 large white beans with superb flavour. Autumn or early spring sowings provide early crops, before traditional spring sown varieties are ready. Stores well when frozen. For outdoor sowing
When October to November or through to early February if soil is not too cold or waterlogged.
Where In a prepared seed bed. How 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. Seedlings appear 14-24 days.
Care Protect with cloches in cold, wet weather. Keep moist and weed free. Plants may require support in exposed locations.
Harvest June to August. Pick regularly while beans are small and tender. Pinch out growing tip once lower pods have formed to deter blackfly.