Broad Bean 'Aquadulce' Seeds, 250g
£3.50
notes
The annual broad bean (Vicia faba) Aquadulce is an early maturing variety of round, tender beans, with very good cold tolerance. A semi compact plant, it bears high yields of pods containing 6-7 white beans per pod, which are held horizontally for easy picking.
Dimensions
- Height: up to 90cm (3ft 3in)
- 250g packet
Features
notes
The annual broad bean (Vicia faba) Aquadulce is an early maturing variety of round, tender beans, with very good cold tolerance. A semi compact plant, it bears high yields of pods containing 6-7 white beans per pod, which are held horizontally for easy picking.
Insights
Old seeds can be ploughed in as green manure- wonderful for adding nitrogen to the soil.
Details
- Plant: October- April
- Harvest: May- October
- Hardy
Planting
- Well drained soil
- South or West aspect
- Sunny location
- Sheltered
Care
- Do not plant in waterlogged or frozen soil
- Plant seeds in well-watered and finely prepared soil where they will crop. Plant at 5cm (2in) depth, approximately 25cm (9in) apart.
- Seedlings will appear in 2-3 weeks, water well until plants are established.
- Support with canes or twigs as plants mature.
- Pinch off the tips of the shoots (once pods start forming) to delay black bean aphid infestation and improve yield of beans
- For the sweetest beans pick pods while they are still small
Scent
Fragrant flowers
Glossary
Broad Bean 'Aquadulce' Seeds, 250g
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