[Browseruk]

I have a pack of broad bean seeds. On the pac it says sow Oct - Feb and harvest Jun-Aug.

Is it too late to sow them now?

[Mr Dog]

No

[Browseruk]

No

Directly into the plot; or in pots/trays indoors first? (The Beeb is forecasting snow here this week.)

[Growster...]

In pots inside would still work, Browser!

Mine are in pots in a cold conservatory and went in about ten days ago, and are just showing, so I reckon you'll be fine!

As you say, we're in for a long cold spell, so everything will be a bit later this year, so 'goferit'!