Broad bean 'Optica'

Vicia faba

How to grow Broad bean 'Optica'

  • Full Sun

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

Growing Optica 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 Optica about 1 days after your last frost date.

Transplanting Optica

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

Harvesting Optica