Broad Bean 'Stereo' Seeds (AGM)

Overview

The 'Stereo' Broad Beans are incredibly sweet when young and can also be picked and eaten like mange-tout.

They are easy to grow, hardy, produce large crops and have an upright growing habit making them easy to pick.

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Seed qty (approx)	40
Sowing months	March, April, May
Site conditions	Any, although rich, free draining soil is best. Lime if necessary in winter.
How to sow	Sow 5cm deep in a double staggered row 20cm apart. If planting another double staggered row plant 50cm apart. If the soil is moist they can be pushed into the ground or alternatively dig a little hole with a hand trowel. Sow a few spare at the end of the row, so these can transplanted if there are some failures. Seedlings will germinate within 7-14 days. Water and keep well watered.
Care	They will need support so build a frame using bamboo canes and netting, and as the beans grow twine them through the netting. When the first beans begin to form, pinch out the top 8cm to encourage the plants energy into forming more pods. This also helps to discourage black-fly who love the tender shoots. Make sure crops are well-watered through out the season.
Harvest	3 months after sowing. These can be picked when mange-tout size or left to grow when the first pods reach 5-8cm. The smaller the sweeter. The pinched out tips can also be used in salads.
Information	RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)

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