Broad Bean Scorpio has medium to small beans, that average 15mm in width. A late type to follow-on from Stereo. Around 8 beans per pod, with good flavour and texture. White seeded. A very heavy cropper.

SOW:  October-November or March-May

HARVEST:  Autumn sowings take approximately 26 weeks to crop, while spring sowings take about 16 weeks.

WHERE TO SOW:

Broad beans are sown outdoors in open ground. Make sure the soil is well dug, and ideally will have been manured the previous Autumn.

In mild areas with a sheltered, well drained site, is possible to sow Broad Beans in the Autumn, for all others it is recommended to sow Broad Beans in March through May.

Sow each bean in 5cm deep  drills spaced 20cm apart, in rows 50cm apart. There is no need for thinning Broad Beans.

Companion Plants: Plant with Potato, Cucumber, Maize, Strawberry, Celery, Summer Savory.

1 Packet Contains 60 Seeds