Broad Bean Seeds (Vicia Faba)

When to Plant Broad Bean Seeds?

Plant broad bean seeds during the cooler months to avoid hot weather, which can hinder growth. Planting broad beans in late autumn or early spring is ideal, as moderate temperatures and manageable sunlight help seedlings establish into robust plants. For regions with mild winters, a late autumn planting can yield an early spring harvest, ensuring your garden remains productive across seasons.

How to Harvest Broad Beans?

Harvest your broad beans when the pods feel full and seeds outline through the skin. Begin picking your broad beans from the bottom of the stalk, as these mature first, harvesting tender broad beans at 3-4 inches. Regularly harvest your broad bean plants to promote further flowering and growth. To pick, use one hand to steady the stem and the other to gently twist off the pod, avoiding plant damage. Harvest your broad beans in the cooler periods of the day for peak freshness. 

What are the Different Varieties of Broad Bean Seeds?

Kings Seeds features a selection of broad beans suited to various growing conditions and attributes. From the cold-resistant Broad Bean Coles Prolific to the large, succulent pods of the Broad Bean Superaguadulce, renowned for their large 25cm pods, there’s a variety for every preference. Shop Kings Seed’s collection of broad bean varieties now.