{"title":"Broad Bean","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"112\"\u003eBroad Bean Seeds \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"436\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"110\"\u003e(Vicia faba)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"115\"\u003eA hardy cool-season crop long grown across Europe and the Mediterranean, valued for its generous yields and ability to thrive through winter. Broad beans prefer rich, well-drained soil and steady moisture, producing strong upright plants with large pods. They tolerate frost well, and cool weather often improves flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eFlowers are highly attractive to bees, which means broad beans cross more readily than other bean types, so allow space if saving seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eYoung pods can be eaten whole, or harvest mature beans for soups, stews, and spreads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eSow from late autumn to early spring, depending on climate.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"bean-broad-big-ben-903-organic","title":"Bean Broad Big Ben Organic Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"466\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eA productive broad bean variety bred for reliable yields and large, well filled pods. ‘Big Ben’ produces plump beans with a mild, nutty flavour, suitable for eating fresh or allowing to mature for drying. Well adapted to cool season growing, it performs strongly through winter and spring and tolerates frost once established. Plants are robust and upright, making them well suited to home gardens and small scale production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"466\"\u003eApproximately 15 seeds per packet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"685\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"521\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"553\"\u003eTropics: April to June\u003cbr data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"578\"\u003eSubtropics: March to July\u003cbr data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"606\"\u003eMild climates: February to August\u003cbr data-start=\"639\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eCold climates: late summer through spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1158\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"708\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"711\"\u003eSow seed directly into well drained soil in full sun. Sow seed 5 to 7 cm deep and space plants 20 to 25 cm apart, with rows 60 to 75 cm apart. Broad beans prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil and moderate fertility. Avoid excessive manure, which can promote leafy growth over pod production. In warmer areas, pinching out the growing tips after flowering begins can improve pod set. Plants may benefit from light support as they grow and mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/EdenSeeds_ACO_ACOCertifiedOrganic.jpg?v=1761179582\" alt=\"Certified Organic\" style=\"width: 177px; height: 95px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649682165978,"sku":null,"price":4.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Bean_Broad_BigBen.jpg?v=1766020687"},{"product_id":"bean-broad-coles-dwarf-244","title":"Bean Broad Coles Dwarf Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"470\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\"\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eA compact broad bean variety producing heavy crops of long pods reaching up to 20 cm. ‘Coles Dwarf’ forms a shorter, sturdier plant than many traditional broad beans, making it well suited to smaller gardens and exposed sites. Beans have a good, full flavour and can be eaten fresh or allowed to mature for drying. A reliable cool season crop that performs well through winter and spring and tolerates frost once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"470\"\u003eApproximately 40 seeds per packet\u003cbr data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eSeed count: approximately 1 seed per gram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"598\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"598\" data-end=\"601\"\u003eTropics: April to June\u003cbr data-start=\"623\" data-end=\"626\"\u003eSubtropics: March to July\u003cbr data-start=\"651\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eMild climates: February to August\u003cbr data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"690\"\u003eCold climates: late summer through spring\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"1151\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"756\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eSow seed directly into well drained soil in full sun. Sow seed 5 to 7 cm deep and space plants 20 to 25 cm apart, with rows 60 to 75 cm apart. Broad beans prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil and moderate fertility. Avoid excessive manure, which can promote leafy growth at the expense of pods. In warmer areas, pinching out the growing tips after flowering begins can help improve pod set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375823507674,"sku":"prefix_681c1f710e4c33.01497146","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g","offer_id":46375823540442,"sku":"prefix_681c1f710e4d28.01225514","price":12.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800g","offer_id":46375823605978,"sku":"prefix_681c1f710e4d91.45804019","price":23.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":46375823573210,"sku":"prefix_681c1f710e4d69.98674623","price":105.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Bean_Broad_ColesDwarf.jpg?v=1766020965"},{"product_id":"bean-broad-long-pod-246","title":"Bean Broad Long Pod Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eFine flavour, high yielding, pods to 25cm. 90 days.\n\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting\/sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sow directly in warm soil. In cool climates, plant in late spring after frost. Space seeds 10–15cm apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375823671514,"sku":"prefix_681c1f711102f8.65766710","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g","offer_id":46375823704282,"sku":"prefix_681c1f711103e3.16417133","price":12.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":46375823737050,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71110424.16150214","price":105.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800g","offer_id":46375823769818,"sku":"prefix_681c1f71110453.08823995","price":23.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/V_Bean_Broad_LongPod_62cf5551-cb23-4d3d-b44c-9d5688f6b4b6.jpg?v=1754017276"},{"product_id":"bean-broad-aquadulce-902","title":"Bean Broad Aquadulce (Long Pod) Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"733\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eA classic and early maturing broad bean with a long history of cultivation, known in Britain as early as 600 B.C. ‘Aquadulce’ (also known as Long Pod) produces long, well filled pods with a rich, nutty flavour and is a valuable winter and spring vegetable. Highly tolerant of cold, mature plants withstand heavy frost and perform reliably through cool conditions. Pods can be eaten fresh like peas or left to mature for dried beans. The dried seeds are excellent in casseroles, boiled for Greek style salads with garlic and olive oil, or used to make hummus. Broad beans are rich in vitamins B and E and also contribute to soil fertility through nitrogen fixation. 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Sow seed 5 to 7 cm deep and space plants 20 to 25 cm apart, with rows 60 to 75 cm apart. Broad beans prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil and do not respond well to heavy manuring, which can promote excessive leaf growth at the expense of pods. In warmer areas, pinching out the growing tips after the first flowers appear helps encourage pod set. Plants may benefit from support using stakes and string as they grow. Mature plants tolerate frost well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375858536666,"sku":"prefix_681c1f723d3998.33343803","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g","offer_id":46375858569434,"sku":"prefix_681c1f723d3a37.57804048","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400g","offer_id":46375858602202,"sku":"prefix_681c1f723d3a50.52867222","price":12.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800g","offer_id":46375858667738,"sku":"prefix_681c1f723d3aa5.16417463","price":23.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":46375858634970,"sku":"prefix_681c1f723d3a79.70634874","price":105.6,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/broadbean-aquadulce-longpod_inhand.jpg?v=1766020311"},{"product_id":"bean-broad-tripoli-1395","title":"Bean Broad Tripoli Seeds","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"38\"\u003eVicia faba\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"419\"\u003eA high yielding broad bean variety producing long pods filled with 5 to 7 large seeds. ‘Tripoli’ is valued for its outstanding productivity and reliable performance through the cool season. Plants are vigorous and well suited to winter and spring growing, tolerating frost once established. 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