A form of the famous ‘Seville Long Pod’, this was once extremely popular in Victorian Kitchen Gardens so much so any Head Gardener from Tresco to Thurso would have heard of Agua Dulce. White streaked black pollinator friendly scented blooms followed by tender green long pods which can easily reach 12” (30cm) long. Very winter hardy.
CULTURE – Can be sown directly 23cm (9”) apart in Sept/Oct or Feb/March (although benefits from cloche protection during harsher winter weather). Prefers a warm, sheltered, sunny location with plenty of well-rotted manure incorporated into the soil. Overall height: 90cm (3ft). Tall vegetables benefit from plant supports such as string & wooden stakes. Plants need to be kept moist for good pod set. Harvest Summer.
Broad Bean 'Agua Dulce'
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