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Hi Lads and Lassies, it's been a while since I pestered anyone and I missed you all. I was thinking about growing dwarf broad beans in pots; something along the line of Robin Hood (as I'm the only one who likes 'em) but I'm not sure what size of pot would be optimal? Many thanks in advance for replying (and I'll look like a dope if you don't .....no wait....)
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i used flower buckets from any shop. the black ones. robin hood are perfect . 2 or3 beans will give ample. you can also stagger your dates to give a continuous supply. beans are greedy so will need lots of feed. hope this helps THE PLUMBER. -
Thanks for that fella, couldn't get Robin Hood locally so plumped for The Sutton. Hope this will do. Now to find flower buckets!!The best laid schemes o' Mice an' Men gang aft agleyComment
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I've got The Sutton broadies growing in a greenhouse bed now.
They are about a foot high.
The Sutton are one of the types that can be started in Autumn or Spring!
My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)
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PS I too, am the only one who likes them in my family. More for me is the way I look at it!
My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)
Diversify & prosper
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I can't understand why anyone would dislike them? Perhaps a bad experience in their youth with old bitter beans?The best laid schemes o' Mice an' Men gang aft agleyComment
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I like the bitterness and the outer husks!Originally posted by Python15 View Post
Broadies with butter, pepper and vinegar along with buttered bread for supper...........can't wait!
My Majesty made for him a garden anew in order
to present to him vegetables and all beautiful flowers.- Offerings of Thutmose III to Amon-Ra (1500 BCE)
Diversify & prosper
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Broad beans
Must get on with the broad beans. I'm using grow bags which I hope will be ok? Hope I've left it too late for them?
Would you recommend leaving the grow bag inside the greenhouse or put outside? Thanks
Hope I've not left it too late! D'ohLast edited by SusieG; 20-02-2016, 05:21 PM.~~~ Gardening is medicine that does not need
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I've started mine off in the cold greenhouse a couple of weeks ago. Some are through, but not all yet. Plan to harden off and plant out once I have the ground ready . I am the only one who likes them too but what I don't eat fresh go into the freezer.
I could not live without a garden, it is my place to unwind and recover, to marvel at the power of all growing things, even weeds!
Now a little Shrinking Violet.
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Thanks barleysugar, going to get onto them first thing tomorrow.~~~ Gardening is medicine that does not need
a prescription ... And with no limit on dosage.
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