Unwins Broad Bean Meteor Seeds
Unwins Broad Bean Meteor Seeds are very early crop from a spring sowing. They can also be sown successfully in autumn.
Meteor has an excellent traditional flavour which they keep even as they get bigger. They have about 4-5 Seeds per pod. They also retain colour when lightly steamed Freeze surplus for winter use
- RHS AGM
Sow Feb-May
Harvest Jun-Jul
Sow in autumn
Product Highlights
Very early crop from a spring sowing
Can also be sown successfully in autumn
Excellent flavour
Product Specification:
SKU: 31210097
Plant Spacing:
10cm
Plant Height:
90cm
Row Spacing:
25cm
Sowing Depth:
5cm
Sow Time To Flower:
3 months
Sow Time To Germination:
7-10 days
Spread:
10cm
Pack Quantity:
45
Colour:
Green
Tips & Advice:
Sowing Outdoors
Sow individual seeds 5cm deep and 15cm apart, in well-drained soil. Protect with cloches or fleece in cold weather. Broad beans are often sown in double rows about 25cm apart. Allow 45cm between each set of double rows. In raised beds, sow single rows 25cm apart.
Aftercare
Pinch out growing tips when in full flower to deter blackfly. Requires support. Keep well-watered, especially in dry spells and at the time of flower setting.
Advice
In cold areas, where the soil is poorly drained, or where there are mice, seeds can be sown 5cm deep in compost, in pots or module trays. Water well, keep in a light position and plant out from March after acclimatising to outdoor conditions.
Harvest
Pick the beans as young as possible for the best flavour. When very young, they can be cooked and eaten in their pods. Broad beans are delicious cooked, cooled and used in salads too.
Find A Stockist
Search by town, city or postcode
Sorry, we couldnt find any stockists near that location.
This information is only used to help us find your closest stockist.
Find A Stockist
Your closest stockist is:
There are stockists located near your location
Growing Calendar
Jan
J
Feb
F
Mar
M
Apr
A
May
M
Jun
J
Jul
J
Aug
A
Sep
S
Oct
O
Nov
N
Dec
D
Sow Indoors
Sow Outdoors
Harvest
You Might Also Like