broad beans are flowering

[Sam.k]

My broad beans ate about 30cm tall and are starting to flower.
Isn't it a bit early and are they a bit small?
I've not grown much before so I have no idea, we are currently having a hot snap here (southampton)

[veggiechicken]

My Autumn sown Aquadulce are getting ready to flower and they're only little.
Depends on variety and when sown, Sam.

[Sam.k]

Ah that's ok then, just beans I get to eat broad beans sooner.
This veg growing lark isn't as easy as it seems

[Lumpy]

Sam - I could not have said that better myself. Me and radish have a love hate relationship. I love eating them and they hate growing for me. Hey Ho!

[Sam.k]

I've just noticed how lovely broad bean flowers are.

[veggiechicken]

Add some photos of them to http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ers_79502.html

[Alison]

My crimson flowered ones are starting to flower but they do have the protection of the polytunnel

[Ja9]

They are beautiful flowers and the bees love them.I find my autumn sown Aquedulcia start flowering very early when quite small plants and then just grow up,with the flowers opening and enlarging.
Wait until you pick them,when you can feel the beans properly ,completely different from shop ones and all furry inside the pods!