Broad Bean Pods!

[duggie]

Popped in to the lottie last night and I have tiny broad bean pods forming! So excited.

[shirlthegirl43]

Many congratulations, I am excited coz I have flowers on mine - first time I have achieved that!

[dajehle]

Lucky devils. I have suspiciously slug shaped holes in mine. ;-)

[piskieinboots]

yep, mine too are now doing the bean thaing rather than the flower show - yaaay for broadies and bacon yummmm

[moggssue]

Ooohhh, how 'citing!! Mine are nowhere near that stage yet and I Cant Wait! Lucky you - enjoy!!

[zazen999]

Just checked; flowers only - no beans.

Only a matter of time though.

[oldie]

Don't want to upset anyone but I've just picked 12 of mine. Pods full about 8" long. Lots more growing nicely.

[smallblueplanet]

Lol! nice one oldie - what variety and when did you sow/plant?

[shirlthegirl43]

Could I ask about how long it takes from flowers to harvest please? Variety The Sutton

[zazen999]

I didn't even sow mine until after my first tomato has tomatoes on it!!! So, not at all upset - just a little jealous!!!

[shirlthegirl43]

I didn't realise the flowers had such a pleasant scent

[duggie]

I'm told you can eat the flowers but haven't tried it. I have eaten some of the leaves though - rather like a mild spinach taste.

[Two_Sheds]

I picked my first broadies:- 1st Supers,13.5.08 on Flickr - Photo Sharing! They could do with another week to fatten up. (Super Aquedulce Claudia, sown Nov.07)
From flower to bean: about 3 weeks more or less. No sign of blackfly yet.

[oldie]

Mine are also super aquadeluce. Sown Oct 28th.