Thompson & Morgan Broad Bean De Monica 1 Seed Packet (40 Seeds), Green

After years of breeding, Broad Bean 'De Monica' is here to give you early harvest! The earliest maturing broad bean from a spring sowing, you can harvest this variety at the same time as your winter sown beans! This variety produces high yields of tasty crop with 15cm pods and 4-5 seeds per pod! Broad Bean 'De Monica' has a strong root system, upright habit and produces 2-3 stems per plant. Direct sow broad bean seed under cloches in February, or without protection from March to April. For particularly early crops some varieties of broad beans may also be sown outdoors under cloches from early autumn to late winter. Grow beans in full sun on rich fertile, well manured soil with protection from strong winds. Plant broad beans in double rows set 23cm (9") apart and allowing at least 60cm (24") between each double row. Sow broad beans at a depth of 5cm (2") deep and a distance of 23cm (9") apart within each row and water well. Germination usually takes around 10 days. When growing broad beans, support the plants by placing a cane or stout stick at each corner of a double row and tying in with string, especially in windy gardens. Keep well watered, particularly as flowers begin to set and hoe between rows regularly. Pinch out the growing tips after the first flowers have set pods to deter blackfly and encourage further pods to set. Harvest broad beans when the pods are well filled and the seed still soft. Product Specifications: . Position in: full sun . Height: Up to 120cm . Spread: Up to 45cm Supplied as 1 Packet of 40 SeedsImages shown are for guidance only of the expected results from plants upon maturity. Different growing conditions might vary results. Image may be included for illustration of supply but can vary due to seasonality changes (e.g. deciduous plants lose leaves in colder months). Features: Broad Bean 'De Monica' produces high yields of tasty crop with 15cm pods and 4-5 seeds per pod! After years of breeding, Broad Bean 'De Monica' can be harvested at the same time as your winter sown beans! The earliest maturing broad bean from a spring sowing, expect a strong root system and upright growth habit 1 Packet of 40 Seeds Specifications: Model Number: 52364