Heritage Seed Collection Broad Bean Dreadnought

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Heritage Collection Broad Bean Dreadnought is a heritage Longpod for flavour. Pods are produced in abundance containing 7 to 8 plump white beans per pod ready to harvest in June. One of the best broad beans for freezing as seeds do not discolour. Height to 120cm (4').

Type: Vegetable
Cropping: 95 days

Sowing:
Sow seed February under cloches March to April outdoors. Ideally sow in double rows 5cm deep and 20-23cm apart in the row with 20-23cm between each row. Allow at least 60cm between each double row. Germination takes about 10 days.

Growing:
Support the plants as they grow by placing a cane or stout stick at each corner and tying in with string especially in windy gardens.

Aftercare:
Pinch out growing tips once first pods have set to deter Blackfly. Keep well watered particularly when flowers are setting.

Quantity: 50 seeds

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