Mr Fothergills – RHS – Vegetable – Broad Bean – Statissa – 50 Seeds

Compact variety that is ideal for smaller spaces Spring sowing variety for early crops of well-filled, short pods. The compact, robust plants are perfect for exposed windy locations, smaller gardens and even containers Winner of an RHS Award of Garden Merit for reliability and good performance.Part of the seed range produced by Mr Fothergills Seeds in partnership with the RHS. Sow February to April in pots of moist compost. Sow one or two seeds per pot. Cover with 2.5cm of fine compost. Firm gently and keep moist. Seedlings appear 10-21 days. Keep at approx. 15-20C. Stand outside for a few days from April (avoid frosts). Transplant 15cm apart in a zig-zag pattern, in wide rows 45cm apart. Harvest June to July. Pick regularly while beans are small and tender Pinch out growing tip once lower pods have formed to deter blackflyPlants grow to 70cm tall