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How To Grow Broad Beans
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PLANT TYPE: Annual
SCIENTIFIC NAME: Vicia faba
LIGHT: Full Sun
SOIL TYPE: Rich well-drained, deep sandy loam
pH RANGE: 6.0 - 6.8
MOISTURE/WATERING: Average
MATURITY IN DAYS: 70 - 75
KNOWN PESTS: black-fly
KNOWN DISEASES: N/A
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OVERVIEW:
Broad beans are easy to grow and are great for the novice and expert gardener alike. Broad beans require strong well manured soil. Sow on a sheltered border. The soil should be well drained. . Water well if weather is dry and keep weed free. The earlier broad beans are sown the less likely they are to become infested with black-fly.
PROPAGATION / SOWING:
Broad and Fava beans can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked. Broad beans prefer a moist, cool soil for growing and will tolerate light frosts. Sow 1-2" deep and 6" apart in rows 24-36" apart. If using untreated broad bean seeds, plant heavier and when sprouted, thin to desired density.
CARE & GROWING:
Broad beans are light feeders, requiring a well drained soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. A one time application of compost or well rotted manure will be sufficient. Pinching back the top of the broad bean plant when the first pods begin to form will provide a higher and more uniform yield. Large plants require support; hill soil up around the base of the broad beans as it grows.
HARVESTING:
Pick beans when pods appear plump.
USA Gardener uses Veseys seeds.
Vegetables listed on this page can be purchased at Veseys Seeds & Bulbs
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