Long broad bean from Belgium - organic-seeds

Long broad bean from Belgium

This very old bean variety is winter-hardy and produces long, flavorful pods. Perfect for gardeners seeking traditional, reliable bean varieties.

• Variety: very old, winter-hardy

• Fruits: long pods

• Uses: ideal for fresh bean dishes, salads, stews, and stir-fries

Cultivation Tips for Long Beans

• Sowing period: February to April, directly in the soil

• Sowing depth: 5 cm, 2-3 seeds per hole

• Spacing: 45 cm between rows, 15 cm between seeds in the row

• Earthing up: when stems reach 15 cm

• Harvest: June to August

• Soil: cool and nutrient-rich

• Plant care: pinch plants above the 5th or 6th flower cluster to encourage pod formation and prevent aphids

• Harvest timing: harvest young, well-formed pods while still green and soft inside