TIME TO SOW BROAD BEANS

& AUTUMN SOWN ONION SETS

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BROAD BEANS

(One of my favourite Vegetables)

That time of year again, I 
always like to sow my broad beans early 
to mid autumn giving them plenty of 

time to establish before winter sets in.
After these past few weeks of constant
rain it`s time to take the covers off,
prepare and sow these

two varieties of broad beans.

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Uncovered ready to rake over

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Line ready for planting broad bean seeds about 8" apart

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As well as the usual sowing of 

Broad Bean "Aquadulce Claudia"

This year I am trying a new to

me variety "GranoVioletto".

Both varieties are best sown in 

early autumn to late winter.

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"Aquadulce Claudia"

This variety is universally recognised as being the best variety for an autumn sowing. It establishes itself very quickly, easily and will produce a very early and heavy reliable crop of white beans, on medium sized plants of
 6-7 beans per pod.

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    Sow from early autumn to late winter in an open sunny site preferably on ground which has been manured for a previous crop.

·         Sow in double rows 7cm (2in.) deep, 23cm (9in.) apart in the row. The double rows should be spaced 23cm (9in.) apart and a distance of 40-60cm (18-24in.) should be left before the next set of double rows.

·         Keep free of weeds.

·         Pinch out the tops of the plants as soon as four clusters of bloom are showing.

·         Harvest the beans when the pods are well fat and the seed still soft.

"GranoVioletto"

An unusual winter hardy, early maturing Heritage variety with an excellent flavour. The pods are 20cm in length on 80-90cm high plants.  The freshly harvested seed is green, drying to a deep violet colour as supplied.  Sow as per “Aquadulce” from October to November or from February to March.

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Sow from early autumn to late winter in an open sunny site preferably on ground which has been manured for a previous crop.

·         Sow in double rows 7cm (2in.) deep, 23cm (9in.) apart in the row. The double rows should be spaced 23cm (9in.) apart and a distance of 40-60cm (18-24in.) should be left before the next set of double rows.

·         Keep free of weeds.

·         Pinch out the tops of the plants as soon as four clusters of bloom are showing.

·         Harvest the beans when the pods are well fat and the seed still soft.

Also time to plant my 

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ONION SETS

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AUTUMN SHAKESPEARE

A British Bred variety for autumn sowing producing 

high yields of good sized brown bulbs with 

excellent skin quality and storage characteristics.

Good bolt resistance from late autumn sowings.

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 Soil is best prepared the previous season with organic matter.  Do not plant on a freshly manured bed.

·         Try to avoid planting in the same place as onions from current or previous year.

·         Sow late Sep - Nov in the UK as soon as delivered..

·         Plant like small bulbs so that the tips are just showing above the soil 10 cm apart with 20 cm between rows. (Closer spacing will produce smaller mature onions)

·         Protect during early growth in autumn if you have squirrels or pigeons in the area.

·         Keep weed free.

ONION SETS

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RED WINTER (ROLEIN)

A high yielding hardy Red over winter type onion 

to be sown in autumn. It has a pinky red skin and excellent sweet flavour with good storage qualities.

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·         Soil is best prepared the previous season with organic matter.  Do not plant on a freshly manured bed.

·         Try to avoid planting in the same place as onions from current or previous year.

·         Sow late Sep - Nov in the UK .

·         Plant like small bulbs so that the tips are just showing above the soil 10 cm apart with 20 cm between rows. (Closer spacing will produce smaller mature onions)

·         Protect during early growth in autumn if you have squirrels or pigeons in the area.

·         Keep weed free.