{"title":"Broad Bean Seed","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePick Your Own Fresh Broad Beans Grown from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroad Beans are a popular garden vegetable that are readily grown from seed. They can be planted from Autumn and in Spring producing as tasty crop, There are many popular varieties, old favourites include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/justseed.com%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20broad-bean-aquadulce-claudia-seeds\" title=\"Braod Bean Aquadulce Claudia Seed\"\u003eBroad Bean Aquadulce Claudia\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/justseed.com%20%E2%80%BA%20products%20%E2%80%BA%20broad-bean-crimson-seed\" title=\"Broad Bean Crimson Flowered Seed\"\u003eBroad Bean Crimson Flowered\u003c\/a\u003e, smaller varieties include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/justseed.com\/products\/broad-bean-sutton-dwarf-seeds\" title=\"Broad Bean Sutton Dwarf Seeds\"\u003eBroad Bean Sutton\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to sow and grow Broad Bean Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe plant Broad bean seeds either in the autumn or from early Spring. They can be grown direct or in pots for planting out when germinated. Pick the beans when they are still young and tender and you will have a tasty dish that only comes from freshly harvested  garden and allotment grown crops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"robinsons-broad-bean-red-flower-seeds","title":"Robinsons Broad Bean Red Flower 25 Seeds","description":"A delightful Red flowered Broad Bean. The seeds germinate easily producing a great harvest over a long period","brand":"Robin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13155604167,"sku":"01B-712-FB3","price":3.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1109\/3566\/files\/dreamstime_m_32033034.jpg?v=1707510307"},{"product_id":"kings-seeds-broad-bean-aquadulce-seeds","title":"Kings Seeds Broad Bean Aquadulce Claudia 45 Seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBroad Bean Aquadulce Claudia\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis variety produces slightly longer pod and more winter hardy beans than Aquadulce. In all other respects, however, they are the same. This is a traditional white seeded variety which is a popular choice with gardeners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow from late October or November or February to April. Draw out seed drills direct into the growing site, 5cm deep in rows, spacing the seeds 10-15cm apart. Early spring sowings may benefit from being sown under cloches. If necessary thin seedlings to 10cm apart. When the first pods have set, pinch out the top 6cm to help discourage blackfly. Harvest once pods become filled with succulent tasty young beans, from June to July.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13156909191,"sku":"30103A","price":3.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1109\/3566\/files\/broadbeanaq.png?v=1707776495"},{"product_id":"kings-seeds-broad-bean-bunyards-exhibition-seeds","title":"Kings Seeds Broad Bean Bunyards Exhibition 50 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBroad Bean - Bunyards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBunyards were first introduced over 100 years ago. It is a heavy cropping, white seeded type with long pods of 8 or 9 beans. The beans have a good flavour and a good freezer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow from February to April. Early sowings in pots in the greenhouse or under cloches in the growing site. Later sowings direct into the growing site 5cm deep in rows 60cm apart. Glasshouse seedlings should be transplanted to the growing site in March, 10cm apart in rows 45cm apart. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to 10cm apart, and the thinnings can be transplanted to make extra rows. When the first beans form, remove the top 6cm to help discourage black fly. Harvest once pods become filled with succulent tasty young beans. Ready to harvest from July onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13156909255,"sku":"30105A","price":3.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1109\/3566\/files\/broadbunyard.png?v=1707776622"},{"product_id":"kings-seeds-broad-bean-masterpiece-green-seeds","title":"Kings Seeds Broad Bean Masterpiece Green Longpod 50 Seeds","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBroad Bean Masterpiece Green Longpod Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMasterpiece produces an early and heavy crop of long pods with bright green beans with an outstanding flavour that freeze well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow from February to April. February sowings can be made in pots or root trainers in the greenhouse or under cloches in the growing site. For later sowings, draw out seed drills direct into the growing site 5cm deep in rows, spacing the seeds 10-15cm apart, and the rows 45cm apart. 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Ready to harvest from July to August.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13156909319,"sku":"30115A","price":3.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1109\/3566\/files\/dreamstime_m_8601885_5bcab199-c2af-4402-9aaf-4c0e7dedb682.jpg?v=1706479862"},{"product_id":"kings-seeds-broad-bean-witkiem-manita-seeds","title":"Kings Seeds Broad Bean Witkiem Manita 50 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBroad Bean - Witkiem Manita\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a great alternative to the popular Aquadulce which is sown in November, this is the rescue plan. In most years it matures almost as early as Aquadulce, but from an early spring sowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow from February to April. February sowings can be made in pots or root trainers in the greenhouse or under cloches in the growing site. For later sowings, draw out seed drills direct into the growing site 5cm deep in rows, spacing the seeds 10-15cm apart, and the rows 60cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13156909447,"sku":"30121A","price":3.2,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1109\/3566\/files\/broabeanwit.png?v=1707777130"},{"product_id":"robinsons-broad-bean-grando-violetto","title":"Robinsons Broad Bean Grando Violetto 25 Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBroad Bean Grando Violetta is a heritage purple seeded variety. The bean seeds turn purple on maturity, but the pod remains green. You will get 4-5 beans per pod. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis Broad Bean has excellent flavour. 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