Fothergill's Broad Bean Crimson Flowered Vegetable Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Vicia faba, a classic variety celebrated for its unique purple-to-crimson flowers.
• Ornamental & Edible: The vibrant blooms make this variety equally suited for the flower border or the vegetable plot.
• Reliable Cropping: Produces short, upright pods that set reliably, each containing 4–5 full-flavoured, tender beans.
• Nutritional Value: An excellent homegrown source of Vitamin B1, folate, and dietary fibre.
• Easy Harvesting: The pods are positioned for easy picking, reducing the effort required during the peak of the season.
• White-Seeded: A traditional white-seeded type known for its mild, versatile flavour in the kitchen.

Care Instructions:

• Sowing: Sow in well-dug, fertile soil in a sunny position for optimum flower colour and pod development.
• Support: While the pods are short and upright, provide standard support in exposed gardens to protect the decorative stems.
• Harvesting: Pick the pods regularly to encourage the plant to continue producing throughout the season.