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Curriott Hill Nursery

BROAD BEAN SEED - "AQUADULCE CLAUDIA" - 45 SEEDS

BROAD BEAN SEED - "AQUADULCE CLAUDIA" - 45 SEEDS

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This variety of broad beans produces longer pods slightly and is slightly more winter hardiness than Aquadulce.
It establishes itself very quickly, and easily and will produce a very early and heavily reliable crop of white beans,  On medium-sized plants of 6-7 beans per pod.
 This is a traditional white-seeded variety which is a popular choice with gardeners.
The plants reach sizes of 100cm tall x 45cm wide, and the pods can reach 22cm long!
Aquadulce Claudia seeds are also great for autumn sowing, for an early spring harvest.
Hardy Annual
Did you know? 
Broad beans are packed with a whole host of vitamins and minerals, including iron, magnesium, folate, copper, and zinc, as well as vitamins B and C. Eating broad beans as part of your diet, can be beneficial to your bones, brain function, and even your immune system
Bean plants are nitrogen fixers. When cropping is over, cut plants down and dig in as green manure.
pack size: 45 Beans

How to grow Aquadulce Claudia from seed

Sow February-March & October-November
How to sow broad beans seeds
Draw out seed drills direct into the growing site 5cm (2in) deep in rows, spacing the seeds 10-15cm (4-6in) apart, spacing rows 60cm (24in) apart. Early spring sowings may benefit from being sown under cloches.
If it's necessary, thin your seedlings to 10cm (4in) apart. When the first pods have set, pinch out the top 6cm (2 1/2in) to help discourage blackflies.
Harvest once pods become filled with succulent tasty young beans.

Harvest broad beans

Pick & enjoy June-July
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