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Post by davidk on Apr 11, 2011 7:35:48 GMT
Anyone who knows me will know that I have a bit of a thing for old varieties.
With this in mind I would urge anyone who grows broad beans, to try the old variety Bunyards Exhibition.....just about time to get a late row in now.
They've been around for more than 100 years.
I would remind you that with the potential to grow to 6ft tall, they need quite a lot of space. It produces lots of long pods, containing 8 or 9 seeds.
Apols to those who already know about them.
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Post by Tig on Apr 13, 2011 14:46:42 GMT
I've grown them and they never reached that height David! Think most years they never got beyond 4 ft, but that could be down to me chopping the tops off at the first sign of blackfly  They were excellent croppers I have to say. I've tried Aquadulce this year. x Tig |
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Post by davidk on Apr 13, 2011 16:32:43 GMT
I've grown them and they never reached that height David! Think most years they never got beyond 4 ft, but that could be down to me chopping the tops off at the first sign of blackfly They were excellent croppers I have to say. I've tried Aquadulce this year. x Tig Like you, Tig, I've never grown them to 6ft. Alas, as I said, they do have the potential to grow that tall. I grow Aquadulce too, but only as autumn sowings. |
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Post by isabella on Apr 13, 2011 18:22:28 GMT
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They were excellent croppers I have to say.
