Broad beans

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Debsie

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Broad beans
« on: August 03, 2010, 12:05 »
to be honest I haven't had a lot of success with my bb's. First time for growing them. I had an initial reasonable harvest and now nothing. Should I cut them down now as they do not seem to be producing any more flowers. What would be good to replace them with if I do cut down/dig out?

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kingdhesiii

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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #1 on: August 03, 2010, 12:13 »
cut right down the base of the stem. Leave the roots in the ground as these act as a green manure.
Woooooooooooooo

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kermit

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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #2 on: August 03, 2010, 13:24 »
Last year i cut mine down, gave them a good feed, and they sprouted again and I got a late harvest - worth a go imo  8)

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Debsie

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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #3 on: August 03, 2010, 13:47 »
I'll give it a go, thanks

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Shop Keep

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Re: Broad beans
« Reply #4 on: August 03, 2010, 14:47 »
I,ve got my bean patch earmarked for the spring cabbage.


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