Broad Bean – ‘The Sutton’ (Dwarf)

Description

The Sutton is a dwarf, bush variety of broad beans, but yields as well as most taller varieties. Great for planting in pots for the patio! White seeded beans, up to 5 beans per pod and of good flavour. The pods grow around 15cm long. Can be autumn sown under cloches.
Hardy Annual
Pack size: 50 Seeds

Additional Details
When to Sow The Sutton Broad Bean Seeds
October to November or February to April. Germinates in around 7-14 days.

Where to Sow
February sowings in pots or root trainers in the greenhouse or under cloches in the growing site. Later sowings draw out seed drills direct into the growing site 5cm (2in) deep in rows, spacing the seeds 10-15cm (4-6in) apart, and spacing the rows 45cm (18″) apart.

What to do next
Glasshouse seedlings should be transplanted to the growing site in March, 10cm (4″) apart in rows 45cm (18in) apart. Outdoor sowings should be thinned to 10cm (4″) apart, the thinning’s can be transplanted to make extra rows. When the first beans form, remove the top 6cm (2 1/2in) to help discourage blackfly. Harvest once pods become filled with succulent tasty young beans.

Maturity
June to August

Handy Tip
One of the few varieties that can also be sown in the Autumn. Try a sowing in late October or November for a really early Spring crop.

Nutritional Values
A good source of Vitamins A, C and E and Protein.