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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. How to grow broad beans. Sow broad beans outside in spring or autumn, 20cm apart, in rows 60cm apart. If you live in a cold area, have heavy soil or a problem with mice, sow seeds under cover first, and plant the young plants out six weeks later.

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  4. Sowing broad beans in autumn or spring. 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.

  5. Broad beans are typically grown from seeds. Follow these steps to sow and plant your broad beans: Sowing method: Directly sow broad bean seeds in the garden in late autumn or early spring. Plant them about 2-3 inches deep and space them 6-8 inches apart in rows that are 18-24 inches apart.

  6. May 24, 2021 · when to plant broad beans. Sow your broad bean seeds under cover in February and March, when it’s still cold, and direct sow in the garden from March onwards. You can also sow them at the end of the year in September or October to overwinter and come into harvest two weeks ahead of your spring sown crop.

  7. May 8, 2024 · Broad beans grow best in a sheltered location, in well-drained soil. Avoid sowing seed beyond mid-May as the beans may well perform poorly in sustained hot and dry summer weather conditions. Keep the plants well-watered during dry spells to avoid them underperforming and becoming stunted.

  8. Plant broad beans outdoors during either spring or autumn, spacing them 20cm apart within rows separated by 60cm. If you reside in a chilly region, contend with dense soil, or face issues with rodents, consider sowing the seeds indoors initially, and then transplant the young plants six weeks later.

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