Fothergill's Broad Bean Witkiem Manita Seeds

Details:

• Botanical Name: Vicia faba, a premium gourmet white-seeded variety.
• Early Cropping: Specifically developed to be one of the quickest varieties to reach harvest maturity from a spring sowing.
• Pod Quality: Produces short, sturdy pods that are consistently well-filled with 4–5 large, tender beans.
• Growth Habit: Reaches a reliable height of 90cm (3ft), maintaining a manageable and upright stature in the garden.
• Nutritional Profile: A nutrient-dense crop providing significant levels of Vitamin C, folate, and dietary fibre.
• Culinary Excellence: Renowned for its "stand out" gourmet flavour, making it a preferred choice for the kitchen.

Care Instructions:

• Soil Preparation: Grow in well-dug and fertilised soil to ensure the plants have the nutrients required for early pod development.
• Sowing: Ideally suited for spring sowing; an easy-to-grow variety that establishes quickly.
• Maintenance: Regularly monitor the 90cm plants; while sturdy, they benefit from consistent watering during the flowering stage to ensure succulent beans.