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Broad Beans – My Dad’s Heirloom (Large Pod Type)
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🌱 Broad Beans – My Dad’s Heirloom (Large Pod Type)
(Vicia faba)
A true garden treasure, My Dad’s Heirloom Broad Beans have been lovingly grown and saved over time, preserving a classic, old‑style variety known for its large, long pods and generous beans. While the exact variety name has been lost, this strain represents the heart of heirloom gardening—flavour, resilience, and tradition passed down through generations.
These vigorous plants produce tall stems and abundant pods filled with big, plump beans, offering a rich, mild, nutty flavour that’s perfect for fresh harvests, cooking, or drying.
Ideal for cool‑season growing, broad beans are easy to grow and highly rewarding. They also naturally improve your soil by fixing nitrogen, making them a valuable addition to any home garden.
🌿 Why You’ll Love It
Family-saved heirloom strain
Large, long pods with plump beans
Rich, nutty flavour
Reliable and productive plants
Improves soil health naturally
🌱 Growing Tips
Cool‑season crop—best in autumn or early spring
Direct sow (does not transplant well)
Prefers full sun and well‑drained soil
Keep soil moist during flowering and pod set
Provide support for taller plants if needed
🌱 Plant Details
Botanical name: Vicia faba
Plant type: Annual legume
Position: Full sun
Harvest: Approx. 70–90 days
Plant size: ~60–150 cm tall
Seed type: Heirloom / open‑pollinated
Approx. 12 seeds pkt
Seed sowing instructions
Sow: Autumn & early spring
Depth: 2–5 cm
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well‑drained, fertile
Germination: 7–10 days
Cool‑season crop. Direct sow only; space 10–20 cm apart. Keep soil evenly moist and support taller plants if needed. Harvest pods when full and plump (~70–90 days)
