'Bunyard's Exhibition' Broad Bean Plants
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'Bunyard's Exhibition' Broad Bean Plants
- "I was determined to know beans." - Henry David Thoreau, surely echoing what every gardener feels when they begin plotting their dream veg patch...
- First grown in the 19th century, this heirloom broad bean variety is loved by gardeners the whole UK over, thanks to its reliably heavy yields and large bean pods
- When planted in spring, you can expect to start harvesting pods from the start of summer. While still small and immature, you can harvest the pods to cook and eat whole as you would green beans, whereas if you're looking to shell the pods, then harvest the pods when they're larger and full-looking
- You can also plant your broad bean plants in the autumn, overwintering them under a glass (or plastic) cloche to give you an earlier yield the following spring
- 'Bunyard's Exhibition' produces dainty black and white flowers in the spring, adding oodles of ornamental appeal to the plant's already sizable edible value
- This variety grows relatively tall, so make an easy box shape around your plants with some bamboo canes, tying string around the exterior (imagine a broad bean wrestling ring)
- Boasting exceptional flavour, the beans are perfect for adding to veggie casseroles, sprucing up summer salads, and roasting with oil and salt to have as a tasty snack
- If you find yourself with a surplus of beans, then fear not because this variety is known for storing well in the freezer - happy days!
- Certified by the Royal Horticultural Society as one of its Plants for Pollinators, broad bean plants like 'Bunyard's Exhibition' are a great addition to any wildlife garden
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, 'Bunyard's Exhibition' broad beans can be grown in deep containers of at least 40 centimetres, but they will need staking as they grow tall.
How big does it get?
The 'Bunyard's Exhibition' broad bean can reach a height of 120 centimetres and a spread of 45 centimetres.
How much sunlight does this need?
The 'Bunyard's Exhibition' broad bean prefers full sun.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
The 'Bunyard's Exhibition' broad bean prefers a rich, well-drained soil with plenty of incorporated organic matter.
How much watering does this plant need?
The 'Bunyard's Exhibition' broad bean plant requires consistent watering, needing about 2.5 to 5 centimetres of water per week, especially when flowering and setting pods.
Will this plant need pruning?
No, the 'Bunyard's Exhibition' broad bean does not require pruning.
How hardy is this plant?
The 'Bunyard's Exhibition' broad bean is a hardy plant with an RHS hardiness rating of H4, allowing it to survive winter temperatures down to -10°C. It is hardy through most of the UK, although it may suffer foliage damage in particularly cold inland valleys or at altitude.
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Meet Cameron
An experienced hand from seed to harvest
When it comes to veg plants, if Cameron doesn’t know about it? It ain’t worth knowing. They’re one of his horticultural passions and the quality of the produce he – well, produces – at the nursery is testament to that fact. Cameron pairs time-honoured horticultural traditions alongside the very best modern techniques in our fabulous, purpose-built nursery in Evesham. With a background that saw him place at the Grand Finals at the Young Horticultural Awards back in 2022, we’re proud to have someone that really knows his onions.
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