Broad beans

mumofstig · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2011, 20:34 »

There's your answer then Prakash, bung those ones in the soil now.
If they haven't come up when you come home, you can sow another lot

prakash_mib · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2011, 21:00 »

Quote from: mumofstig on February 14, 2011, 20:34

There's your answer then Prakash, bung those ones in the soil now.
If they haven't come up when you come home, you can sow another lot

very intriguing...... couple of days ago I visited out allotment and most of them have planted the BB out

. so I think I will go for half-n-half sow now and save some later

VirginVegGrower · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2011, 21:12 »

Quote from: prakash_mib on February 14, 2011, 21:00

Quote from: mumofstig on February 14, 2011, 20:34
There's your answer then Prakash, bung those ones in the soil now.
If they haven't come up when you come home, you can sow another lot
very intriguing...... couple of days ago I visited out allotment and most of them have planted the BB out . so I think I will go for half-n-half sow now and save some later

I have done this today - planted out my January sown 4-6" seedlings/plants. Sown my second batch today. Others on my site have BBs in, some sown direct. I have cloched them.

bayleaf · « **Reply #18 on:** February 15, 2011, 21:40 »

Sowed mine in unheated greenhouse Jan 15th. Poking their heads through compost in pots but not as far on as some of you - be nice to see the sun - probably help. They took three weeks to start off.

noshed · « **Reply #19 on:** February 15, 2011, 22:21 »

Mine are in. Last year I ate the small ones whole, ie hairy pods and all - yum

VirginVegGrower · « **Reply #20 on:** February 15, 2011, 22:41 »

Quote from: noshed on February 15, 2011, 22:21

Mine are in. Last year I ate the small ones whole, ie hairy pods and all - yum

Saw someone on TV that recommends eating them whole, young and small. Never done it - tend to throw the pods into compost bin.

Paul Plots · « **Reply #21 on:** February 15, 2011, 23:14 »

Quote from: VirginVegGrower on February 15, 2011, 22:41

Quote from: noshed on February 15, 2011, 22:21
Mine are in. Last year I ate the small ones whole, ie hairy pods and all - yum

Saw someone on TV that recommends eating them whole, young and small. Never done it - tend to throw the pods into compost bin.

I've heard of this too but I'm just too mean to eat the pods before the beans have grown to a decent size. Just think... it'd take half a dozen pods to make a good serving. If left....well, I'd sooner be patient and wait for a good crop of new beans. Five pods worth = around 25 to 30 beans I reckon so at least two meals worth.

Salmo · « **Reply #22 on:** February 15, 2011, 23:47 »

Why not put in a few extra seeds so you can eat young pods and still have enough pods to shell and feast.

Any nice green veg is very welcome at that time of year. The pods will be ready to crop 10 day before the beans.

rhysdad · « **Reply #23 on:** February 16, 2011, 07:27 »

I sowed my Beans in pots 4 days ago and still nothing

DD. · « **Reply #24 on:** February 16, 2011, 07:50 »

1/2 hr in an oven, gas mark 7 will bring them on a treat.

greenhead · « **Reply #25 on:** February 16, 2011, 09:18 »

DD I bet you don't treat your peas like that!! Planted mine in fibre pots a week ago on the kitchen windowsill no show yet Bunyard X seed about 3 years old. I have in the past planted seed 10 years old with good success!!

DD. · « **Reply #26 on:** February 16, 2011, 09:23 »

As posted earlier, mine took 3 weeks in a frost-free greenhouse, so don't panic yet!

Lillibet · « **Reply #27 on:** February 16, 2011, 13:05 »

I find that soaking the broad bean seed overnight before sowing improves germination. Not sure of the science behind this, but it works for me.

As I have a new plot that I'm still preparing, I haven't sown mine yet. No need to panic as they always seem to catch up.

Lil

DD. · « **Reply #28 on:** February 16, 2011, 14:47 »

Quote from: Lillibet on February 16, 2011, 13:05

I find that soaking the broad bean seed overnight before sowing improves germination. Not sure of the science behind this, but it works for me.

It's not that technical, it's simply that the bean will take on moisture faster being totally immersed in water, than just stuck in some damp ground. A technique used with a lot of seeds.

greenhead · « **Reply #29 on:** February 16, 2011, 15:03 »

Soaking the seed is fine if you insure germination is quick by placing in a warm atmosphere (airing cupboard) otherwise the seed will rot in ambient temperatures this time of year.

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