Broad beans, also known as broad beans, broad beans or broad beans, are experiencing a new upward trend. More and more gardeners are deciding to plant the native bean in their own garden. The broad bean is considered a fairly easy-care vegetable plant, but there are still a few points to consider.
When and how should you sow broad beans?
Broad beans are best sown directly into the bed in heavy, calcareous soil between February and March. Sow them deeply (8-12 cm) and ensure a planting distance of 40 to 60 cm. Germination takes around 8 to 14 days.
When are broad beans sown?
Fava beans are sownearly in the year as soon as the soil can be worked. Depending on the region, this is the case in February to March. They are relatively cold-resistant and can also tolerate light frost. The earlier they are sown, the sooner they can usually be harvested. If they mature later in the year, they are more susceptible to bean aphid infestation. That's why broad beans are sown sooner rather than later.
Which soils do broad beans prefer?
Fava beans should be sown inheavy, calcareous soil. Avoid freshly fertilizing the soil just before sowing as this could promote disease. Fertilization is generally not necessary because beans are weak feeders and even have a fertilizing function themselves: they bring nitrogen from the air into the soil.
How are broad beans preferred?
When preparing the broad beans, it is best to proceed as follows:
- Start bringing forwardEnd of January.
- Soak the seeds in water for several hours before sowing.
- Fill smallgrowing trays with soil, growing soil is best.
- Use your finger to press a hole into each seed tray.
- Place a seed in each hole and cover with soil.
- Watering your freshly sown broad beans.
- After about four weeks, the seedlings canbe placed outdoors.
How are broad beans sown in the bed?
The broad beans are placed in a row at a distance of10 to 20 centimeters, the planting distance should be approximately40 to 60 centimeters. Broad beans are sown deeply; the planting hole should be approximately eight to twelve centimeters deep. Depending on the region and weather, the broad beans can be planted outdoors from February or March.
How long do broad beans take to germinate after sowing?
The germination time of broad beans after sowing is approximately8 to 14 days. This is also the case at low germination temperatures from 5 °C.
Tip
Observe crop rotation
Broad beans have a so-called self-intolerance. This means they should not be planted in the same spot in consecutive years. A cultivation break of three to five years is ideal.
