{"product_id":"broad-beans-my-dad-s-heirloom-large-pod-type","title":"Broad Beans – My Dad’s Heirloom (Large Pod Type)","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eBroad Beans – My Dad’s Heirloom (Large Pod Type)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Vicia faba)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA true garden treasure, \u003cstrong\u003eMy Dad’s Heirloom Broad Beans\u003c\/strong\u003e have been lovingly grown and saved over time, preserving a classic, old‑style variety known for its \u003cstrong\u003elarge, long pods and generous beans\u003c\/strong\u003e. While the exact variety name has been lost, this strain represents the heart of heirloom gardening—flavour, resilience, and tradition passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eWhy You’ll Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFamily-saved heirloom strain\u003cbr\u003eLarge, long pods with plump beans\u003cbr\u003eRich, nutty flavour\u003cbr\u003eReliable and productive plants\u003cbr\u003eImproves soil health naturally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool‑season crop—best in autumn or early spring\u003cbr\u003eDirect sow (does not transplant well)\u003cbr\u003ePrefers full sun and well‑drained soil\u003cbr\u003eKeep soil moist during flowering and pod set\u003cbr\u003eProvide support for taller plants if needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant type: Annual legume\u003cbr\u003ePosition: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eHarvest: Approx. 70–90 days \u003cbr\u003ePlant size: ~60–150 cm tall \u003cbr\u003eSeed type: Heirloom \/ open‑pollinated\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Approx. 12 seeds pkt\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta http-equiv=\"Content-Type\" content=\"text\/html; charset=us-ascii\"\u003eSeed sowing instructions \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow: Autumn \u0026amp; early spring \u003cbr\u003eDepth: 2–5 cm \u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun \u003cbr\u003eSoil: Well‑drained, fertile \u003cbr\u003eGermination: 7–10 days \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCool‑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)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Organic Garden Selections","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46247732838597,"sku":null,"price":3.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/0185\/0053\/files\/20260315_104222.jpg?v=1779266125","url":"https:\/\/organicgardenselections.com.au\/products\/broad-beans-my-dad-s-heirloom-large-pod-type","provider":"Organic Garden Selections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}