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Which variety of Broad Bean?

Broad beans come in two main types. The longpod types have up to 9 oblong beans in them. These are also the most hardy of the broad beans and should be your choice if you want to sow in autumn. This will produce an early crop.

The Windsor varieties have 4 to 6 round beans per pod. These are the tastiest broad beans and are best sown in the early spring.

Varieties of Broad Bean

Variety	Comments
Express	One of the best broad beans for sowing in early spring. This variety produces a good crop of tatsy beans very early in the season They are available from Thompson and Morgan.
Scorpio	A great broad bean for warmer areas. The crop is good and beans are small and tender. Available from Mr Fothergills.
Imperial Green	These are suitable for an autumn sowing because they do not do well in warm conditions. They are available from Thompson and Morgan.
Aquadulce	The number one broad bean for sowing in the autumn. Absolutely hardy and produces a very tasty crop. Available from Nicky's Nursery.

HOW TO CARE FOR BROAD BEANS

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