Broad Bean De Monica Seeds

Price £ 3.20

Short description

The earliest maturing broad bean from a spring sowing, often ready to harvest at the same time as Aquadulce sown in the autumn. A dual-purpose variety as De Monica can also be autumn sown for an early harvest. Heavy cropper producing 15cm (6in) pods with 5-6 large beans per pod.

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Broad Bean De Monica Seeds

Price £ 3.20

Short description

The earliest maturing broad bean from a spring sowing, often ready to harvest at the same time as Aquadulce sown in the autumn. A dual-purpose variety as De Monica can also be autumn sown for an early harvest. Heavy cropper producing 15cm (6in) pods with 5-6 large beans per pod.

  • Quantity
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In stock
  •  Local Delivery or Pick Up 
  •  Passionate about great quality plants
  •  Trusted by the community for over 30 years
Broad Bean De Monica Seeds
Broad Bean De Monica Seeds
Price £ 3.20

WHEN TO SOW

October to November or February to April



WHERE TO SOW

February sowings in pots or root trainers in the greenhouse or under cloches in the growing site. Later sowings draw out seed drills direct into the growing site 5cm(2in) deep in rows, spacing the seeds 10-15cm (4-6in) apart, and space the rows 60cm (24") apart.



WHAT TO DO NEXT

Glasshouse seedlings should be transplanted to the growing site in March, 10cm (4") apart in rows 60cm (24in) apart. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to 10cm (4") apart, the thinning's can be transplanted to make extra rows. When the first beans form, remove the top 6cm (2 1/2in) to help discourage blackflies. Harvest once pods become filled with succulent tasty young beans. MATURITY June to August HANDY TIP A dual-purpose variety that can also be Autumn sown for a very early spring harvest.



NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION

Vitamins A, C and E and Protein.

  • Article number
    15664
  • EAN code
    5027559301292
  • Quantity per pack
    50

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