Bean : Broad Bean : Aquadulce Claudia

Vegetable

• Crops in : 90 Days
• Ideal for : Children
• Height : 40 inches

Description

This variety is universally recognised as being best for an autumn sowing. Broad Bean Aquadulce Claudia establishes itself very quickly and will produce a very early crop. It is white seeded and the pods are up to 23cm (9 inches) long. Height: 90-100cm (36-40in).

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Broad Beans Aquadulce Claudia
By Jean Brown 03-10-2010
Very tasty and easy to grow - I sowed them last year in October and they cropped extremely well. Cannot wait to get them in the ground this year - I cook them when they are very young with their pods on and when they mature, I can get away with steaming them whole as well. Growing at this time defeats the black fly that can ruin a whole crop, as I do not use any pesticides, because we have three beehives on our allotment. Value and taste for money - wouldn't grow any others.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds from early autumn to late winter in an open sunny site preferably on ground which has been manured for a previous crop. Sow in double rows 7cm (2in.) deep, 23cm (9in.) apart in the row. The double rows should be spaced 23cm (9in.) apart and a distance of 40-60cm (18-24in.) should be left before the next set of double rows.

Growing Instructions

Hoe regularly and cut off the tops of the plants as soon as four clusters of bloom are showing. Harvest the beans when the pods are well filled and the seed still soft.

Nutritional Information

Freshly picked, small, young broad beans are packed full of Vitamins A, C and E. They are also a good source of protein and fibre.