Broad bean 'Long Pod'

Vicia faba

How to grow Broad bean 'Long Pod'

  • Full Sun

Keep in mind when planting that Long Pod is thought of as hardy, so Long Pod will tend to go dormant or grow slowly over the winter months.

Growing Long Pod from seed

Look to ensure a distance 9.75 inches (25.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Long Pod about 1 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Long Pod

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Long Pod is a hardy plant.

Harvesting Long Pod