Mr Fothergill’s Oh Sow Simple Broad Bean Seeds
Enjoy a plentiful harvest of tasty, homegrown broad beans with Mr Fothergill’s Oh Sow Simple Broad Bean Seeds. Specially designed for easy growing, this variety is perfect for beginners and experienced gardeners alike. Producing sturdy plants with an abundance of large, flavourful pods, these beans are ideal for fresh eating, freezing, or adding to a variety of savoury dishes.
Key Features:
- Easy to Grow: Perfect for beginners and low-maintenance gardening.
- High Yield: Produces plenty of large, tender pods packed with delicious beans.
- Nutrient-Rich: A great source of protein, fibre, and vitamins.
- Versatile Use: Perfect for steaming, boiling, mashing, or adding to stews and salads.
- Robust Plants: Hardy and reliable, even in cooler conditions.
How to Grow:
- Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors from February to May or in autumn for an early crop. Plant seeds 5cm deep, spaced 20cm apart in rows 45cm apart.
- Watering: Keep the soil moist, especially during flowering and pod formation. Avoid waterlogging.
- Supporting: Taller varieties may benefit from staking as they grow.
- Growing On: Ensure plants get full sun and well-drained soil. Protect young plants from frost with cloches if sowing early.
- Harvesting: Pick pods from June to August when they are firm and beans inside have reached a good size. Younger pods can also be eaten whole for a tender treat.
Product Details:
- Genus: Broad Bean
- Grow In: Vegetable Patch, Raised Beds
- Situation: Full Sun
With Mr Fothergill’s Oh Sow Simple Broad Bean Seeds, youll enjoy a fuss-free growing experience and a rewarding crop of delicious, nutritious beans perfect for any home vegetable garden.