Broad Bean
Edible
Broad Beans are cool-season legumes producing large pods filled with nutritious beans. One of the hardiest vegetables, they can be sown in autumn to overwinter. They also fix nitrogen in the soil.
Sun
Full Sun
Watering
Every 3–5 Days
Soil Type
Rich, well-drained, slightly alkaline
Difficulty
Easy
Growth Timeline
Seed Stage
Day 0 · ~0 days in
Plant the seed at the right depth and keep soil moist.
12-Month Calendar
Indoor Sowing
Transplant / Outdoor
Harvest Season
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Now is a great time to Indoor Sow this plant!
Companion Planting
Good Neighbors
🌿marigold
🌿basil
🌿chives
🌿nasturtium
Bad Neighbors
🚫fennel
🚫wormwood
Companion planting improves yields, repels pests, and enhances flavor.
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