Broad bean plants are easy to grow and will reach maturity between July and October if seeds are sown during April. Plants that have been grown in a windy position may require some form of support, which should be placed into position at the time of sowing the seeds.
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Plants have the best cropping results if they are grown in rows. Seeds should be planted directly into the rows, at a depth that is approximately three times the diameter of the seed.
Once broad bean plants start setting their pods, the tops of the plants should be picked out in order to prevent damage from blackfly.
Broad beans are traditionally eaten steamed or boiled but the leafy top shoots of the adult plants can be picked and steamed after flowering has occurred.