broad bean seeds for autumn planting Broad Bean Witkiem Manita seeds — Plant Pots Direct

broad bean seeds for autumn planting Broad Bean Witkiem Manita seeds — Plant Pots DirectDescription If you are unable to sow Aquadulce in November, this is the rescue plan. In most years it matures almost as early as Aquadulce but from an early spring sowing. Seed Count 50 When to sow February to April Where to sow February sowings in pots or root trainers in the greenhouse or under cloches in the growing site. Later sowings draw out seed drills direct into the growing site 5cm(2in) deep in rows , spacing the seeds 10 15cm (4 6in) apart,

Description

If you are unable to sow Aquadulce in November, this is the rescue plan. In most years it matures almost as early as Aquadulce but from an early spring sowing.

Seed Count - 50

When to sow
February to April

What to do next
Glasshouse seedlings should be transplanted to the growing site in March, 10cm (4") apart in rows 60cm (24in) apart. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to 10cm (4") apart, the thinnings can be transplanted to make extra rows. When the first beans form, remove the top 6cm (2 1/2in) to help discourage black fly. Harvest once pods become filled with succulent tasty young beans.