Bean Broad Big Ben Organic Seeds

$4.40

Size

Vicia faba

A 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.

Approximately 15 seeds per packet

When to Plant (Australia)
Tropics: April to June
Subtropics: March to July
Mild climates: February to August
Cold climates: late summer through spring

Planting / Sowing
Sow 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.

Certified Organic

Due to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.

$4.40