Thompson And Morgan Broad Bean Bunyards Exhibition Seeds Thompson & Morgan

Thompson & Morgan

Start your vegetable patch with the Thompson and Morgan Broad Bean Bunyards Exhibition Seeds that promise reliable crops and rich flavour, perfect for any kitchen garden. Loved by gardeners for their dependability and heavy yields, these seeds grow into hardy plants producing long pods filled with six to eight tasty beans each, ideal for fresh use or freezing. You'll find them easy to sow and care for, thriving in full sun and well-manured soil, with a robust nature that handles most conditions. With clear instructions for planting and harvesting, you can enjoy a steady supply of beans all season and even try companion planting to ward off pests naturally. Direct sow broad bean seed under cloches in February, or without protection from March to April. For particularly early crops, some varieties of broad beans may also be sown outdoors under cloches from early autumn to late winter. Grow beans in full sun on rich, fertile, well-manured soil with protection from strong winds. Plant broad beans in double rows set 23cm apart and allowing at least 60cm between each double row. Sow broad beans at a depth of five centimetres and a distance of 23cm apart within each row and water well. Germination usually takes around ten days. When growing broad beans, support the plants by placing a cane or stout stick at each corner of a double row and tying in with string, especially in windy gardens. Keep well watered, particularly as flowers begin to set and hoe between rows regularly. Pinch out the growing tips after the first flowers have set pods to deter blackfly and encourage further pods to set. Harvest broad beans when the pods are well filled, and the seed is still soft. Ideal For: Kitchen Garden. Hardiness: Hardy. Position In: Full sun. Height: Up to 120cm. Spread: Up to 45cm. Images shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary the results. Images may be included to illustrate supply, but can vary due to seasonal changes (e.g., deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months).