Witkiem - Broad Bean

Description

Perfect for early sowings as this variety shows excellent tolerance to cold weather. The Witkiem Broad Bean produces a good crop of plump, well-filled pods with big tasty beans. Recommended for home freezing. Witkiem Broad Beans can also be sown successionally. Height: 100cm (40 inches).

Vicia faba - (Broad/Fava Bean) variety.

Seeds/Packet: (min. 15 Seeds)

Please see the Beans category page for detailed Growing Instructions or download the PDF guide from this page.

Extra Growing Info

Ideally sow seeds in double rows, 5cm (2in) deep in well prepared soil, 20-23cm (8-9in) apart both in the row and between each row. Allow at least 60cm (24in) between each double row. Germination takes about 10 days.

Support the plants as they grow by placing a cane or stout stick at each corner and tying in with string, especially in windy sites.

Keep well watered especially when flowering and as pods set. Pinch out growing tip once pods have set to help deter blackfly. Pick regularly as the pods swell and the beans are tasty, soft and tender, and to promote further pod production.