BEAN-AQUADULCE-BROAD-BUSH (LONG POD)
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Vicia faba
BEAN-AQUADULCE-BROAD-BUSH (LONG POD) is a heritage variety dating back to 1844, this is an early producer of nutty flavoured broad beans. Produces large amounts of medium green pods that are about 15cm long. Valuable winter & spring vegetable as it withstands heavy frosts. Used fresh or dried. Pick baby pods before beans are properly formed, slice & cook just like runner beans. An ideal variety for freezing. Pinching out tips after the first flowers appear encourages pods to set particularly in warmer areas. Grows to about 1m so is great for windy areas. Fixes nitrogen in the soil.
SKU: BNA-BR
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| Germination Time (Days) | 10 - 20 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 90 - 150 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 60 - 80 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 15 - 25 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 60 |
| pH | 6 - 7.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | - |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | - |
| Plant Height | 90 - 120 cm (3 - 4 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Spring to early Summer |
| Temperature Range | 10 - 25°C (50 - 77°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Annual |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Hardy |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow direct |
| Seed Preparation | Soak seeds in water for 12–24 hours before sowing |
| Sowing Depth | 5 cm (2 inches) |
| Plant Spacing | 20 - 25 cm (8 - 10 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 60 cm (24 inches) |
| Watering | Regular watering; keep soil moist but not waterlogged |
| Good Companion Plants | Carrot,Spinach,Peas,Marigold |
| Bad Companion Plants | Garlic,Onions |
| Pests | Aphids,Bean Weevils,Slugs and Snails,Cutworms |
| Diseases | Chocolate Spot,Root Rot,Downy Mildew |
BEAN-AQUADULCE-BROAD-BUSH (LONG POD)
$3.50
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