3 Broad Beans to Sow in the UK This January! – Kickstart your garden this year Show Content
π± 3 Broad Beans to Sow in the UK This January! π«β¨
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Kickstart your garden this year with broad beans, the hardy veg that thrives even in frosty weather. Hereβs everything you need to know about sowing and growing these delicious crops this January:
π« 1. Aquadulce Claudia
Why Sow: A classic winter variety, reliable even in cold UK climates.
How to Sow: Plant seeds 5 cm deep and 20 cm apart in rows 60 cm apart. If frosts are severe, start seeds in modules indoors and transplant when seedlings are 10 cm tall.
Support: Use bamboo canes or string to create a simple frame once plants reach 20β30 cm.
π« 2. Super Aguadulce
π« Why Sow: A heavy-cropping variety, perfect for maximizing your harvest.
π« How to Sow: Sow directly into well-drained soil enriched with compost. Protect with cloches or fleece in exposed areas to ensure germination.
π« Support: Insert sturdy stakes along rows and tie plants loosely with garden twine for stability.
π« 3. Sutton Dwarf
π« Why Sow: A compact, bushy variety ideal for small gardens or containers.
π« How to Sow: Perfect for pots! Use deep containers, sowing seeds 5 cm deep and 15 cm apart. Position in a sunny spot for best growth.
π« Support: Usually self-supporting but may benefit from small sticks or a low wire frame in windy conditions.
π± Broad Bean Growing Tips
π±Location: Choose a sunny, sheltered spot with well-drained soil.
π±Soil Prep: Dig in compost or well-rotted manure before sowing.
π±Watering: Water regularly but avoid waterlogging, especially in winter.
π±Pests: Watch out for blackfly in spring β pinch out the growing tips to deter them.
π±Harvest: Pick pods when beans inside are plump but not hard for the sweetest taste!
Prop your beans up with care and let them climb toward a successful harvest! πΏβ¨
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