Broad Bean

Growing from seed

Direct-sow Broad Bean outdoors about 6 weeks before your last frost, keeping seeds in cooler soil (around 10–18 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 10 days. Grow in full sun, spaced about 20 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 90 days.

Companion Planting

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  Coral Bells
  

  Coral BellsExcellent pair

  • ❧Coral Bells attracts Hoverflies, which prey on the Aphids that attack Broad Bean
  • ❧Broad Bean fixes nitrogen in the soil that Coral Bells feeds on
  • ❧Broad Bean draws Bees and Bumblebees that improve pollination for both
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  Red Mustard
  

  Red MustardExcellent pair

  • ❧Red Mustard attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids that attack Broad Bean
  • ❧Broad Bean fixes nitrogen in the soil that Red Mustard feeds on
  • ❧Red Mustard suppresses pests that trouble Broad Bean
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  Wasabina
  Excellent pair

  • ❧Wasabina attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids that attack Broad Bean
  • ❧Broad Bean fixes nitrogen in the soil that Wasabina feeds on
  • ❧Wasabina suppresses pests that trouble Broad Bean

How to grow Broad Bean

1. Sow-6 weeks from frost
2. Germinates10 days
3. Space20 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~90 days

Water: Medium · Height: 120 cm · Soil: Rich, moist, well-draining — tolerates heavier soil