Tools Needed

Large Shovel and Small Hand Shovel

Materials Needed

Seeds, Water and Multi-Purpose Compost

Preparing the Soil

To ensure your soil is at its best, mix in multipurpose compost using a rake, or alternatively, use a soil improver

Selecting Your Seeds

There are various types of seeds available, ensure you have researched all variations of seeds and choose one that matches your requirements. It is recommended to use dwarf broad beans in windy areas

Sowing the Seeds

To guarantee a more reliable germination, sow the seeds over a cover, this can also assist in avoiding soil pests. Space your seeds out around 3 inches apart to avoid overcrowding.

After Care

When the young bean appears at the base of the plant, remove the top with two leaves attached, this is known as Pinching. As the plants develope they will need to be staked to prevent their fragile stems bending and breaking

Harvesting

When picking, begin from the bottom working you're way up, you can continue to frequently harvest them. Beans can be eaten whole when they reach the size of an average finger, or you can wait for the pod to burst and harvest the fully ripe beans inside

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