Early Longpod broad beans are an excellent green-seeded variety, producing very long pods and giving high yields of well flavoured beans.

Broad beans grow well in most soils and like all legumes are a fantastic soil improver.

How to Sow Seeds

Method: Seedlings emerge 10-14 days.Will require support by way of staking or trellis to assist the plant holding up the weight of the harvest.
Depth: Prepare double rows 30cm (12”) apart, 5cm (2”) deep, sowing seeds 25cm (10”) apart.
Growing notes: If more than one double row is to be planted allow 60cm (24”) between them. Pinch out the top of the plants when pods are 7-10cm (3-4”) long. This will encourage an earlier crop of well filled pods and help to deter blackfly.Broad Beans like a rich, well dug soil but most soils will give a satisfactory crop. If possible feed the soil before sowing with a general fertiliser. Pick regularly to ensure a continuous supply.

Growing Needs

Soil: Fertile soil
Support: Seedlings emerge 10-14 days.Will require support by way of staking or trellis to assist the plant holding up the weight of the harvest

Plant Characteristics

Harvest: Seedlings emerge 10-14 days.Will require support by way of staking or trellis to assist the plant holding up the weight of the harvest