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Broad Bean 'The Sutton' (Vicia Faba)

Broad Bean Seeds

Overview

  • Type: Broad Bean
  • Height: 45cm (good for windy sites)
  • Preferred Conditions: Full sun or part shade; keep soil moist
  • Harvest Period: June to August

Sowing Instructions

  • Sow Seeds: October to November or February to April, 8cm deep
  • Where: Sow directly in vegetable patches or pots; undercover in February and transplant in March
  • Spacing:
  • Plants: 10cm apart
  • Rows: 45cm apart

Additional Tips

  • Use quality seed-raising compost with tap or filtered water.
  • Ensure containers, pots, and trays are clean before planting.

Expiry and Packaging

  • Sow By: September 26
  • Packed Year-End: March 24

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