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  2. Broad beans are straightforward to grow from seed, usually sown in late winter (indoors, or outdoors with protection) or spring (outdoors), for summer harvests. In mild regions or very warm, sheltered sites, they can also be sown in late autumn, for a crop as early as May.

  3. If you want to eat broad beans in their pods, harvest them really young (when they’re about 6cm long) before they have the chance to become tough or bitter. To eat them shelled, wait a little longer, until you can clearly see that the pods are bulging with beans.

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  4. To ensure healthy growth and a bountiful harvest of broad beans, consider the following tips: Sunlight: Broad beans thrive in full sun to partial shade. Aim to provide them with at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight each day. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry spells. Broad beans require regular watering to ...

  5. Choose the right variety and these hardiest of beans will provide early harvests from both autumn and very early spring sowings, says RHS Chief Horticulturist Guy Barter. Broad beans have large seeds, produce big seedlings and grow quickly.

  6. Jun 2, 2024 · WHEN AND HOW TO HARVEST YOUR BROAD BEANS. Broad beans are best harvested when they are young and about the size of half an average thumbnail. At this stage the beans will have soft and tender skin and the flesh will be sweet and delicious.

  7. Oct 22, 2022 · Planting broad beans in the autumn gives the earliest-possible crop. They will also help keep the soil covered over winter, which will maintain happier soil life, and they make efficient use of otherwise empty beds. Pick a variety described as ‘hardy’ or specifically suited to autumn sowing.

  8. Broad beans are best harvested when the pods are approximately 15cm (6 inches) in length, and when they feel full/firm, indicating that the beans within have swollen to a good size. To harvest, just twist and gently pull/snap the beans from the plants, being careful not to damage their stems.

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