Broad Beans | How & When To Plant In Your Allotment Garden

Broad Beans | How & When To Plant In Your Allotment Garden
Thank you for joining me today where I share with you how to plant Broad Beans in a No Dig raised garden bed.
Planting Broad Beans, an exciting part in the growing calendar,
whether it's late Autumn or early Winter you really get a sense of being ahead of the game. Enjoy this feeling because it won't last long.
For me, planting these Beans has come a little later than I had planned, from rain storms to frozen ground, I have all the excuses going!
Sown on October 19th last year, these Aquadulce are strong little soldiers and have stood tall on my patio table, quietly waiting for this day.
Honestly, the poor little things had a mass of roots coming out of every hole in the pot and I am surprised they didn't march themselves into the ground!
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[@greenfingers9437]

Hi Erica, love your videos, and I like it when you give us the dates of sowing and planting! Other people just get on with their videos and it leaves you wondering when they are being filmed! Thanks again for your videos.

[@timflatus]

Liz Zorab sent me here. Might hang around for a bit 🙂

[@ThatBritishHomestead]

my broad beans are just starting to flower! exciting stuff!

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Exciting times!

[@pagnange]

Nice beans. Top greens. Great info. On how to grow. Top soil. No slugs. Newspaper. No bugs. Raised bed. No dig. Just beans. On twig. We love. What you did. Great job Nice vid.

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Paggy! Hope you're well, thanks for the poem. ❤️

[@pagnange]

@@ericaslittlewelshgarden I'm fine thanks LWPP. Glad you liked it. 🤗

[@simplifygardening]

Great video Erica, Lots of tips and its cold outside too. Good root systems on the Beans too

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Thank you Tony, they certainly have some nice roots on em!

[@MyBackyardGarden]

Very good information. Thank you for sharing!

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Thabk you for watching.

[@pennythompson4790]

learnt a lot from this video will defo start my broad beans off nowxx

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Glad you got something from it.

[@LizZorab]

Thanks for sharing this info Erica. The beans look really good, big healthy plants!

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Thanks Liz.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

Hello Erica, I have been told that the beans take Nitrogen from the air and fix into the soil, but as Steve has said and I have been told its used up when they fruit, but I have always found some swollen roots so yes leave them in the ground to feed the next crop which should be the Brassicas family. ♻️Happy Gardening........Terry King.

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Well that makes sense downts it. 😊 Learning all the time.

[@terrykingsallotmentgardening]

@@ericaslittlewelshgarden 👍😁♻️

[@gretasgarden]

Healthy looking plants Erica. Fun to start getting the veg in!

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

I know, it's so exciting isn't it? Thanks for watching Greta. 💚

[@scotchcrofter9964]

Yay you are back.

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Back again! Thanks for watching! ❤️

[@SmallGardenQuest]

As always great tips and an interesting video!

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Thank you! ❤️

[@patstephenso7206]

Thank you Erica a lovely vlog xx

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Thank you for watching. 😊

[@eamonnevans4206]

Hi Erica, Just a tip I herd and am using this year regarding Bread Beans. I have put a low mesh netting around the broad beans so as they grow they will be self supporting. Mine are a little taller than yours and it seams to be working. Just a thought. good luck. Eamonn from Worcester

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

That's a great idea. I handy quite thought of exactly how I was going to support them yet.

[@JensGardenAdventures]

Glad you got them in! Didn't know about chopping them off instead of pulling them out. Shall try to remember that! Im also growing that variety! Jen

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Yep, we got the same variety from the same shop I think! Haha.

[@JensGardenAdventures]

@@ericaslittlewelshgarden yes of course lol I remember you telling me now lol x

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

❤️

[@samsallotmentdiary4886]

Hey Erica them broad beans have done well considering you left them out just goes to show sometimes you dont have to be as protective than you think. Forest garden looking good to. All the best Sam 🌞♻️🌱

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

It needs a lot of work doing up there though. Need to get a crack on.

[@samsallotmentdiary4886]

Little and often I always aim to get an hour in a day but I understand not everyone can. 🌞🌱

[@GrowWithKit]

Nice job Erica. Have a great growing season. All the best Kit

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Thanks Kit!

[@davidthescottishvegan]

I am looking forward to the new gardening season and growing my own fruits and vegetables. Have a great growing season all viewers of Erica's Little Welsh Garden.

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

You too David!

[@mariemorris7834]

I'm planting 28 broad beans tomorrow. They will.be the first lot and I plan on.planting the same amount in 2 months.

[@stevendowden2579]

great plants well done erica

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Thank you.

[@briansgardenandpolytunnel8172]

you won't miss thw aphids, erica, but what you do have are full sized plants in full flower any black fly found thereafter disappear when the tops are nipped out without the loss of any production....................brian

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Great. You're the font of all knowledge you are.

[@rogersmith1736]

great information well done

[@DigwellGreenfingers]

Nice one Erica. You'll most likely find that the nitrogen nodules are used up as the beans fruit so there's not really a lot left in the soil after harvesting (think field beans as a green compost - no good if they pod up) I'm starting mine late this year as the overwintering ones last year didn't really do too well and they were taking up much needed real estate 🙂

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

You're right there about the nodules getting used up!

[@mygardenanddinosaurs]

Nice healthy plants Erica. Bet it feels great to get them in the ground. 🌻🌼🌺🌸

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Yes, I wanted them in about 3 weeks ago! Thanks for watching. ❤️

[@emmasallotmentdiaries]

So glad I found your channel. I'm starting my first allotment this year and your videos are so informative and inspiring! Thanks so much xx

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Thank you Emma. 😍 Glad to be of assistance. I'm also on other social media if you want to follow me there too. 💚

[@KellysKitchenGarden]

Great to see you Erica! Those broad beans have a great head start and look super healthy. I left it too late last year for mine, but looking forward to getting some sown in the next couple of weeks 😊🌱

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

I was planning on putting another lot in the pots so I have a second sowing... But the plan hasn't materialised yet. 😂

[@KellysKitchenGarden]

Erica's Little Welsh Garden Great idea! You’ve got loads of time 😁🌱

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

For sure! 😊 Just got to use the time wisely. 😂

[@steveflitton8903]

Hi Erica. I've tried a few times starting broad beans in the autumn with not much success. They either grew too big and got blown about by strong winds or got damaged by hard frosts. I now start them in late winter or early spring in the greenhouse. These have been much more successful. We have a problem with jackdaws around here as they have learnt how to peck open the pods so I have to net them as well. Good luck with your beans.

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Well fingers crossed mine do OK! I have heard some people have got theirs flowering in the greenhouse now!

[@thenaturepatch]

They look great! I've never grown broad beans but think I'll give them a go this year. Excited to see how yours go! :)

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Go for it! It's always worth trying something once, and these are so easy.

[@davidthescottishvegan]

Great video and you have been busy. I have been busy completing the preparation of my vegetable and fruit beds and I am looking forward to the new growing season. I won't be growing Broad Beans because I do like beans but I don't like Broad Beans that much compared to others and don't eat them that often so think it would be a waste of time and seeds.

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Are you on Instagram? Would love to see photos of what you have been up to.

[@nidge2822]

Nice to see you back mate .this year is going to be a good year hopefully lol ..keep vids coming enjoy very much

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Hi Neil, I'm working on more videos for sure. 😊

[@067captain]

Hi Erica, enjoyed the update. I also sowed Aquadulce last October and left them in my greenhouse overwinter. The winter has been so warm, they all grew to about 4 feet high, developed flowers and the flowers have now all dropped off! First crop of anything I have grown that was too successful for its own good. So will be doing a new sowing this week! All the best Martin.

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

I have also heard that they are flowering in green houses now. Are they in the ground or still in pots?

[@067captain]

They are in pots, in the greenhouse. I am going to re-sow and discount those.

[@kosmosjk]

Hi Erica, that was a great update. My broadbeans were only sown a few weeks ago in loo roll inners in a cold greenhouse. They are all up and growing away nicely. I will be planting them out before too long but will warm the soil just a little with some fleece. I am sure it is not necessary but as they have been indoors since sowing it thought it might be a good idea to cosset them just a little bit :-)

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Oh fab, bet they will be ready at the same time as mine.

[@jamesdivall64]

Very good Erica! Hello :-) handy tip with roots there, I normally pull the complete plant out when they are done, great video :-)

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Everyday is a school day isn't it?

[@lorraineg8134]

Great video Erica. Thanks for the tips.

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Thank you Lorraine. ❤️

[@Annie.xx-xx]

Hi Erica I’m wondering when will you expect your first harvest . I hope your hands warmed up with a nice cup of tea after all that digging. Thank you for a lovely video 💖

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Absolutely no idea Anna. I suppose it will depend on weather and slugs. 😊

[@waltershomesteaduk4235]

They look like healthy plants. I wish I’d planted mine in October. Mine were planted in January and are looking leggy even in the conservatory

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

We live and learn, and I'm sure yours will recover.

[@danijohn6993]

thanks sue

[@danijohn6993]

sorry Erica Little

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Thanks Graham!

[@thornhedge9639]

Thanks...

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Thanks for watching!

[@sticehurst369]

I've always planted straight in the ground in October, but this year I did have to replace half of them as mice (or some small animals) nibbled through most of them as they popped up. Never had that problem before, maybe hungrier mice this winter!

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Oh no, I'm glad I put them in pots now.

[@weirdheathersgarden]

Nasturtiums are supposed to attract a lot of bean aphids if you don’t mind sacrificing them to save the beans.

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Oh, I will take a look, thanks for the advice.

[@aquahydroman7623]

I soak my beans in paraffin prior to planting , which deters lots of insects.

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Interesting, I have never heard of that. Is that an old traditions that has passed me by?

[@aquahydroman7623]

@@ericaslittlewelshgarden It's from an old gardening book from 1977.

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Interesting, always interesting hearing old tips.

[@ecocentrichomestead6783]

Adventures! What is the lowest winter temperatures (growing zone) the broad beans can over winter in?

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Oh, erm... I class them as the same hardiness as onions and garlic. I better have a Google.

[@healergeorge]

In previous years my broad been got battered by the winter weather. Last your I used canes to support the bean stems and they all survived the winter and did really well. This year I planted them near the end of November - so they are still quite small at the moment and don't need support yet. You should consider using cane supports?

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Yes I need to think of supports! They are just sat there at the mo clinging on to life. 😂

[@healergeorge]

@@ericaslittlewelshgarden Well there is another big storm coming at the weekend so I would try to support before it comes _ I think I should listen to my own advice, as mine need supporting too!

[@trollforge]

Erica, you should be wearing gloves when you handle those things, you never know where they've "bean"! ;)

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Haha, good thought! 😂

[@ZingsVideos]

😐

[@earcandies9677]

I need some help, i planted boradbeans after looking your video, I did not use seed tray. I planted at a corner of my veggie garden and when plants were 5 cm tall i replanted maintaining advised gap. During replantation i used cow manuer for some nutrition. Now the plants are 15 cm tall, most of their leaves look dry and burnt. most of them have gained length but are not standing. What could be the reason of most of their leaves looking dry and burnt? I water them every alternative day. Shall i provide any support with sticks and string to stand them up?

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Yes you should put some sticks to use as supports, that will really help. With the brown leaves, I'm not sure, did they get sunburnt? Or windburnt?

[@earcandies9677]

@@ericaslittlewelshgarden thanks for the reply. not sure if it is sunburnt or windburnt because the yellow mustards next to them are fine, yellow mustard has softer leaves and are more elegant. I read somewhare that cow manuer are stronger for some plants in their early stage, this may be the case. I am watering them twice a day now. lets see how they go.

[@andrewredmond799]

Erica where did you get your raised beds fron

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

I got these from Amazon. 😍

[@earcandies9677]

Hello I planted 22 broad beans on 4th Match in Sydney, it is 27th June today none of them are bearing flowers or fruits. What could be the reason?

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Sometimes if it's too hot that could be a problem. If not maybe they're too small?

[@earcandies9677]

Its winter in Sydney on Jun July August. Also they are healthy and tall. Is there a way to post a photo?

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Ahh well fingers crossed! 😊

[@DaybirdAviaries]

I don't think anyone around here have ever grown those.

[@ericaslittlewelshgarden]

Don't you call them Fava Beans?