Bean : Broad Bean : Green Windsor (Heritage)

Vegetable

Description

Shorter and broader podded than the Longpods, averaging 4 large, dark green beans per pod and amongst the best heritage varieties for flavour. Used to make Brown Windsor soup, also a superb cooked vegetable. Surplus beans will freeze well without discolouring. Slightly later to mature than the Longpods. Height 100cm (40in).

Sowing Instructions

Sow seed February under cloches, March to April outdoors. Ideally sow in double rows, 5cm (2in) deep and 20-23cm (8-9in) apart in the row, with 20-23 icm (8-9in) between each row. Allow at least 60cm (24in) between each double row. Germination takes about 10 days.

Growing Instructions

Support the plants as they grow by placing a cane or stout stick at each corner and tying in with string, especially in windy gardens.

Aftercare

Pinch out growing tips once first pods have set to deter blackfly. Keep well watered particularly when flowers are setting.

Kitchen Notes

Makes the famous Brown Windsor soup.