Should you sow broad beans in winter or wait until the spring?
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Young broad bean plant that had been pot-sown and is now ready to plant in the vegetable plot

Broad beans can be sown in warmer areas during late October or early November. They will develop into good plants for the spring growing season.

However, if there is severe cold weather, then you may lose any advantage. Some years ok for winter sowing of broad beans, other years better to wait until the spring to start sowing your broad beans outside.

If you live in colder areas - like the North of UK for instance, then winter sowing should be done under the protection of cloches. Better still, sow the seeds individually into pots so that they can be moved to a sheltered position whilst growing, if required. A cold greenhouse or garden frame is ideal for this. So too is a low polythene tunnel or cloche.

Should you sow broad beans in winter or wait until the spring? Advice and Information

Young broad bean plant that had been pot-sown and is now ready to plant in the vegetable plot

Should you sow broad beans in winter or wait until the spring?
Advice and Information