Broad Bean 'Aquadulce'
This gardener's favourite is back in stock. 'Aquadulce' is an ideal broad bean for autumn sowing, producing an early harvest the following year. This white-flowered variety produces a high yield of large green beans, roughly 7-9 in each pod. Each packet contains 50g (80 - 85 seeds) of organic seed. More details below.
Organic Broad Bean 'Aquadulce' seeds
Growing schedule: Direct sow from October to November or from February to March. Sow some extra in pots to fill any gaps.
Sowing depth: 5-8 cm
Germination: Seeds germinate between 5 -10°C in around 7 -10 days.
Planting distance: 10 - 15cm between plants; 60cm between rows
Growing conditions: Broad beans are a cool weather legume – they cope well with cooler conditions and will struggle in high temperatures. They prefer a sunny, sheltered position with reasonably fertile, moist, free-draining soil. In very wet or clay soil conditions, starting off seeds in pots may give better results.
Harvest: Seeds sown the previous Autumn will be ready from early May on; spring-sown beans from June to mid August.
Number of seeds: Each pack contains 50g, (80 - 85) organic seed.
| SKU | XTVBN01 |
|---|---|
| Special Features | Pollinator Friendly, Easy Gardening |
| Life Cycle | Annual |