A wonderfully unusual scarlet broad bean. This gourmet bean is often rated as the best flavoured broad bean in the world! Expect 4-5 rich maroon beans per pod which taste faintly of chestnuts. It is best to steam the beans to retain the wonderful rich colour.   
 
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: 150cm (5ft).  Tall vegetables benefit from plant supports such as string & wooden stakes. Plants need to be kept moist for good pod set. Harvest Summer.