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VegPlotter: Online Vegetable Garden and Allotment Planner Mar 1

Plant broad beans (fava beans) 2in deep, 8in apart in rows 18in apart. Use stakes for support. Keep soil moist, protect from frost, and consider companion planting with dill or marigold to deter pests. Pinch out tops after first pods form to fight blackfly. #Gardening #BroadBeans

VegPlotter Mar 1

Plant broad beans (fava beans) 2in deep, 8in apart in rows 18in apart. Use stakes for support. Keep soil moist, protect from frost, and consider companion planting with dill or marigold to deter pests. Pinch out tops after first pods form to fight blackfly. #Gardening #BroadBeans

Graham Ward Feb 22

When I was young I didn't really like #BroadBeans they seemed to have a rather unpleasant aftertaste apart from their skins being tough. Now I #growmyown, Super Aquadulce and they are perfect - can't get enough of them. Is it me that's changed or did we grow awful varieties 40 years ago? #allotment #growyourown

VegPlotter: Online Vegetable Garden and Allotment Planner Feb 20

Broad beans are a powerhouse in the garden! Not only do they produce a bountiful crop, they're nitrogen fixers, enriching the soil for future plants. Plus, they're packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. A true superfood! #BroadBeans #GardenMagic #HealthyHarvest

VegPlotter Feb 20

Broad beans are a powerhouse in the garden! Not only do they produce a bountiful crop, they're nitrogen fixers, enriching the soil for future plants. Plus, they're packed with protein, fiber, and vitamins. A true superfood! #BroadBeans #GardenMagic #HealthyHarvest

VegPlotter: Online Vegetable Garden and Allotment Planner Feb 16

🌱 Spring (Feb to Apr) is the perfect time for planting broad beans! Start them off in pots or sow directly into well-drained soil, in a sunny spot. Space them 8 inches apart & support with stakes. Water regularly & wait for the magic to happen. #GardeningTips #BroadBeans 🌿

VegPlotter Feb 16

🌱 Spring (Feb to Apr) is the perfect time for planting broad beans! Start them off in pots or sow directly into well-drained soil, in a sunny spot. Space them 8 inches apart & support with stakes. Water regularly & wait for the magic to happen. #GardeningTips #BroadBeans 🌿

VegPlotter Oct 4, 2025

October is perfect for planting broad beans (fava beans) for an early crop next spring! 🍂
Top tips:
1️⃣ Choose a hardy, overwintering variety like 'Aquadulce Claudia'.
2️⃣ Plant seeds 5cm deep in a sunny, well-drained spot to protect them from frost and mice.
#Gardening #GrowYourOwn #BroadBeans

VegPlotter: Online Vegetable Garden and Allotment Planner Oct 4, 2025

October is perfect for planting broad beans (fava beans) for an early crop next spring! 🍂 Top tips: 1️⃣ Choose a hardy, overwintering variety like 'Aquadulce Claudia'. 2️⃣ Plant seeds 5cm deep in a sunny, well-drained spot to protect them from frost and mice. #Gardening #GrowYourOwn #BroadBeans

At home with Mrs E Sep 19, 2025

🌱 Paddock to Plate Saturday
Fresh from the spring garden: Broad Bean & Mint Pesto Pasta 🍋🌿

Broad beans + mint + early spring herbs = a pesto that’s bright, nourishing, and perfect for tossing through wholegrain pasta. Add a sprinkle of lemon zest and parmesan, and dinner is ready in under 30 minutes.

Simple, seasonal, and family-friendly. 💚

#PaddockToPlate #SpringRecipes #BroadBeans #KitchenGardenCooking #PestoPasta #SeasonalEating #EatTheSeason #FreshFromtheGarden

https://athomewithmrse.com/2025/09/20/spring-broad-bean-mint-pesto-pasta/

Spring Broad Bean & Mint Pesto Pasta - At home with Mrs E

Spring recipes featuring broad beans and mint create fresh, vibrant dishes like pesto pasta that are nutritious and simple to prepare.

At home with Mrs E