Broad Bean De Monica

This superb, early-maturing variety grows well in low daylight conditions, producing bountiful crops of 15cm (6”) long pods filled with 5-7 tasty, creamy-coloured beans per pod.

• Early maturing, delicious pods
• Will grow in low light conditions

Growing Information

Sow seeds into soil prepared by digging and raking at a depth of 5cm (2"), and 15-23cm (6-9") apart. Best sown alternately in double rows allowing 23cm (9") between the two lines forming each row. Allow 60-90cm (24-36") between further rows. Germination up to 21 days. Can also be sown in pots or trays of compost on a windowsill or in a greenhouse for eventual planting outside. Pods are 15cm (6") long and 3cm (1") wide with 5-7 beans per pod. This variety has a good tolerance to soil borne diseases. Sowing to cropping 12-16 weeks.

Sowing Information

Sow seeds into soil prepared by digging and raking at a depth of 5cm (2"), and 15-23cm (6-9") apart. Best sown alternately in double rows allowing 23cm (9") between the two lines forming each row. Allow 60-90cm (24-36") between further rows. Germination up to 21 days. Can also be sown in pots or trays of compost on a windowsill or in a greenhouse for eventual planting outside. Pods are 15cm (6") long and 3cm (1") wide with 5-7 beans per pod. This variety has a good tolerance to soil borne diseases. Sowing to cropping 12-16 weeks.