Broad bean 'The Sutton'

Vicia faba

How to grow Broad bean 'The Sutton'

  • Full Sun

Pinch out growing tips, when in full flower, to help pods swell and reduce black fly. Pick frequently when pods are well filled but still tender.

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

Growing The Sutton from seed

Sow double rows

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 The Sutton about 1 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting The Sutton

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

Harvesting The Sutton

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

Misspellings of Broad bean 'The Sutton'

The Suton

Other Names for Broad bean 'The Sutton'

Sutton