{"product_id":"fothergills-rhs-broad-bean-suprifin-seeds","title":"Fothergill's RHS Broad Bean Suprifin Seeds","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Vicia faba 'Suprifin', a premium selection within the legume family.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePlant Class:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy Annual, establishing with exceptional seedling vigor to produce a reliable summer harvest from a spring sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMid-Sized Bushy Framework:\u003c\/b\u003e Naturally forms a sturdy, compact, and robust bush structure that offers maximum resistance to wind damage, making it perfect for exposed locations where taller varieties might collapse without complex staking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMasses of Well-Filled Pods:\u003c\/b\u003e Bears a prolific abundance of neat, straight pods growing up to 15cm in length, offering a high-yielding crop that optimises limited growing space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMedium-Sized Gourmet Beans:\u003c\/b\u003e Each pod contains up to five tender, succulent, and medium-sized green beans packed with an outstanding, rich, and traditional broad bean flavour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIdeal for Smaller Gardens:\u003c\/b\u003e Features a tidy, non-invasive growing habit, making it a versatile selection for smaller kitchen gardens, raised allotment beds, or intensive vegetable plots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNutritional Value:\u003c\/b\u003e A rewarding, health-boosting crop to cultivate at home, serving as an excellent natural source of plant-based protein, dietary fibre, and essential vitamins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Position:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose a position with rich, moisture-retentive, and well-drained soil in full sun, though its robust nature allows it to succeed in more exposed and windy sites than traditional tall varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing Method:\u003c\/b\u003e Sow seeds thinly directly outdoors from February to April for a classic summer harvest. Place the large seeds 5cm deep in rows spaced 20cm apart, allowing 45cm between rows, and firm the soil down gently with the back of a rake before watering deeply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMoisture and Maintenance:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist, particularly when the plants are flowering and setting pods, as regular watering is essential to prevent the crop from dropping. Keep the surrounding area well-weeded to reduce competition for nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePest Control and Harvesting:\u003c\/b\u003e Pinch out the top 10cm growing tip of each stem once the first pods begin to form at the base, as this traditional technique redirects energy to the developing beans and helps deter blackfly infestations. Harvest the pods regularly when they are plump, well-filled, and snap cleanly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Fothergill's","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57701430788479,"sku":"FTG-22729","price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0305\/7713\/1659\/files\/Fothergill_s_RHS_Broad_Bean_Suprifin_Seeds.jpg?v=1780823775","url":"https:\/\/www.sam-turner.co.uk\/products\/fothergills-rhs-broad-bean-suprifin-seeds","provider":"Sam Turner \u0026 Sons","version":"1.0","type":"link"}