BROAD BEAN: CRIMSON FLOWERED

(VICIA FABA)

A rare & beautiful heirloom from 1778. A 1-metre-high bush with a prolific set of beans that are a tasty treat when eaten young or left to ripen and dry on the bush for casseroles and dips.

 

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate:  MAR -AUG

Temperate: APR – JUN

Sub – Tropical: MAR – JUN

Tropical: MAR – JUN

Arid: APR – JUN

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 6-7.5

Rich, well-drained soil

GROWING TIPS

Direct sow 3cm deep-water once after sowing and not again till they germinate.

Space 10cm apart – rows 20cm apart.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

75 Days

APPROX 12 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED 100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY