Broad bean 'Green Windsor'

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How to grow Broad bean 'Green Windsor'

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Keep in mind when planting that Green Windsor is thought of as hardy, so it can be safe to leave outdoors for the majority of winter (although if in doubt, using a row cover is often a good idea).

Growing Green Windsor from seed

Aim to sow 1.95 inches (5.0 cm) deep and try to ensure a gap of at least 9.75 inches (25.0 cm).

By our calculations, you should look at sowing Green Windsor about 21 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting Green Windsor

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

Harvesting Green Windsor

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Green Windsor folklore & trivia

The Green Windsor is the main ingredient for “Brown Windsor Soup”.

Misspellings of Broad bean 'Green Windsor'

Green Winsor, Winsor Green

Other Names for Broad bean 'Green Windsor'

Broad Windsor, Windsor Green