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Bean seeds: Broad Bean seeds : Witkiem
Bean seeds: Broad Bean seeds : Witkiem

(White Seeded). Perfect for early sowings in February, as this variety shows excellent tolerance to cold weather. Witkiem produces a good crop of plump, well-filled pods with big tasty beans which will be ready to harvest in June. Recommended for home freezing. Can also be sown successionally through to May. Height: 40 inches.


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Bean seeds: Broad Bean seeds : Witkiem
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CROPPING: 115 days
SOWING TIME: February to May
SOWING: Ideally sown in double rows, 2in deep in well prepared soil, 8-9in apart both in the row and between each row. Allow at least 24in between each double row. Germination takes about 10 days.
AFTERCARE: Keep well watered especially when flowering and as pods set. Pinch out growing tip once pods have set to help deter blackfly. Pick regularly as the pods swell and the beans are tasty, soft and tender, and to promote further pod production.

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