Broad Bean Bunyards Exhibition Seeds

Broad Bean Bunyards Exhibition Seeds

Broad Bean Bunyards Exhibition Seeds are a traditional heritage broad bean variety, renowned for producing exceptionally long pods filled with large, tender, and flavoursome beans. A favourite with generations of gardeners, Bunyards Exhibition is prized for its heavy yields, robust plants, and outstanding quality, making it an excellent choice for both home gardens and allotments.

This reliable broad bean variety produces vigorous plants that deliver an abundant crop of sweet, creamy beans, perfect for steaming, boiling, freezing, and adding to a wide range of seasonal dishes. Its excellent flavour and dependable performance have made it a long-standing favourite among vegetable growers.

Easy to grow and highly productive, Broad Bean Bunyards Exhibition is ideal for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and allotments, rewarding gardeners with generous harvests year after year.

Key Features

Traditional heritage broad bean with excellent flavour.

Produces long pods packed with large, tender beans.

Reliable heavy cropping variety.

Strong, vigorous plants with excellent garden performance.

Ideal for steaming, boiling, freezing, and home cooking.

Suitable for spring sowing in most areas.

Easy to grow and ideal for beginner gardeners.

How to Grow Broad Bean Bunyards Exhibition Seeds

Sow Broad Bean Bunyards Exhibition Seeds outdoors from February to April when the soil is workable.

Sow seeds approximately 5cm deep and 20–25cm apart in fertile, well-drained soil.

Keep the soil consistently moist during germination, which usually takes around 10–14 days.

Grow in a sunny position and provide support with string or canes if growing in exposed areas.

Harvest pods regularly once they are well filled to encourage continued production throughout the season.

Broad Bean Growing Tips

Water regularly during flowering and pod development.

Pinch out the growing tips once the first pods begin to swell to encourage pod production and help deter blackfly.

Harvest beans while young for the sweetest flavour and tenderest texture.

Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Succession sow for an extended harvest period.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bunyards Exhibition easy to grow?
Yes, Broad Bean Bunyards Exhibition Seeds are reliable, vigorous, and suitable for gardeners of all experience levels.

What makes Bunyards Exhibition different?
It is a traditional heritage broad bean known for its long pods, large beans, and excellent flavour.

Do Bunyards Exhibition broad beans need support?
Although the plants are sturdy, support is recommended in windy or exposed locations.

When can I harvest Bunyards Exhibition broad beans?
Pods are typically ready to harvest from early to mid-summer, depending on sowing time.

Perfect For

Kitchen gardens

Allotments

Raised beds

Vegetable plots

Fresh harvesting

Freezing and cooking

Heritage vegetable collections

Beginner gardeners