Crop Rotation Group
Legumes (Pea and Bean family)
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Soil
Good, well-drained soil.
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Position
Most locations. Like cool and moist conditions
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Frost tolerant
Yes.
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Feeding
Not usually required.
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Companions
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Spacing
Single Plants: 20cm (7") each way (minimum)
Rows: 15cm (5") with 25cm (9") row gap (minimum)
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Sow and Plant
Sow directly in the garden.
Our Garden Planning Tool can produce a personalised calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
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Notes
Broad beans can grow over 1.5 m tall and require staking in particularly windy areas. Grow in a group of them together, as they will support each other. If they become too heavy when bearing, support them with a single or double line. Dig in roots when finished cropping as these return nitrogen to the soil.
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Harvesting
Harvest about three to four months after sowing, before the pods become tough. Often get a second crop.
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Troubleshooting
Aphid (removing growing point helps prevent them), beetles
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