Long pods of about 23-25cm containing each 6-7 broad beans. When it dries, the medium-sized broad bean turns bright violet.
Extra early variety with abundant production especially in the first knots. Requires deep and calcareous soils.
Soak the seeds, one day before planting. Sow in rows spaced 45cm and 20-25cm spacing between plants.
Calendar| I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
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| Harvest |
| Botanical name | Vicia faba var. major |
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| Average germination (%) | 85 |
| Germination (in days) | 10-15 |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Planting distance | 45 x 25 cm |
| Seeds per gram | 0,7 |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Ph | No preference |
| Soil - Type | No preference |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !