Broad Bean Grano Violetto Winter Hardy

Direct sow Broad Bean Grano Violetto Winter Hardy seeds in to the ground outdoors from late autumn until early winter (Oct-Nov). This lets them become established before winter arrives.

Select a sunny well-drained place in your garden to plant it.

Plant in well-draining, fertile soil. So the optimal pH of faba bean should be maintained at 6.5, which is alkaline soil with good porosity requirements

Add compost or other organic matter to the soil to increase fertility and improve its structure.

Sow the seeds about 5cm deep into soil and at a distance of around 15-23 cm in between rows, giving enough space for growth.

Plant double row with 60-75 cm between rows

Prepare young plants for winter by shading with cloches, or use horticultural fleece to protect them against frosts and severe weather.

Add winter mulch around the base of tomatoes and fruit trees to protect roots from cold weather.

Make sure the soil remains evenly moist during establishment without becoming waterlogged Broad Beans are quite drought-tolerant once established.

Water at the base of plants to prevent fungal diseases and always water in the morning.

For one, broad beans are not usually more of a heavy feeder. But you can incorporate a balanced fertilizer when planting or apply some top-dressing of good compost during the growing season.