Country Value Broad Bean The Sutton
SKU
54743
VAT FREE
- Hardy, easy to pick dwarf variety, perfect for small and exposed gardens
- A traditional popular dwarf broad bean with a superb compact habit which is ideal for small gardens, exposed locations and even containers.
- Each hardy, stocky plant produces 3-4 stems with clusters of 15cm (6in) pods containing white beans.
- Prefers rich, well dug, fertilised soil
- Sow outdoors February to November
- Sow each seed 15cm apart from each other
Sow outdoors in February to June or October to November
- In a prepared seed bed, delay sowing if soil is cold or waterlogged
- Sow in zig-zag pattern, with 15cm (6in) between seeds, in wide rows spaced 45cm (18in) apart
- Cover with 5cm (2in) of fine soil
- Firm gently and keep moist
- Protect with cloches in cold, wet weather
- Keep moist and weed free
- Plants may require support in exposed, windy locations
- Harvest regularly while beans are young and tender
- Pinch out growing tip once lower pods have formed to help deter blackfly
Sow indoor in February to April
- In pots of moist compost
- Sow one or two seeds per pot 2.5cm (1in) deep, cover with 2.5cm (in) fine compost
- Firm gently and keep moist
- Keep approx 15-20°C (60-68°F)
- Seedlings appear 10-21 days
- Stand outside for a few days from April (avoid frosts)
- Transplant 15cm (6in) apart, in zig-zag pattern in wide rows 45cm (18in) apart
- Harvest regularly while beans are young and tender
Weight | 0.100000 |
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Brand | Country Value |
Selling Unit of Measure | EACH |
Decimal Places Qtys | 1 |
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