Broad beans

[Flummery]

My first sowing - crimson flowered - are about 2 inches high. I'm hardening them off - they are out of the greenhouse in the day and back at night. I'll do this for another week then they'll be going in the garden. I think I shall sow my Red Epicure directly in the allotment.

[Capsid]

My Aquadulce I sowed last October have been planted out after overwintering in an unheated greenhouse. They are around 6" tall and starting to flower.

[hathor]

Another problem my poor old broad beans are suffering, I discovered to my horror this week-end, is the dreaded greenfly! I don't wonder they're looking sorry for themselves.

I had no idea they would be out there chomping quite so early. Have deployed soapy water spray gun with menaces!!