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Growing => Vegetables => Topic started by: NormandyMary on March 09, 2013, 07:09:03 pm

Title: Broad Beans.
Post by: NormandyMary on March 09, 2013, 07:09:03 pm

Does anyone know it its possible to grow broad beans in large pots instead of straight into the ground? I'd have some sort of support for them, that's not the problem, its just that we dont have any plot for veggies, but I do have a bag full of bean seeds.
Thanks,
Maryx

Title: Re: Broad Beans.
Post by: Greenerlife on March 09, 2013, 08:09:50 pm

Don't see any reason why not!  One to a big pot give them the best chance.  good luck - be interested to hear how you get on.

Title: Re: Broad Beans.
Post by: Mammyshaz on March 09, 2013, 10:27:52 pm

I'm sure it will be fine, they don't really root deeply but are very greedy so plenty of manure in to start and feed regularly once flowering

Title: Re: Broad Beans.
Post by: Clarebelle on March 10, 2013, 09:37:11 am

I did broad beans in a large round container last year, worked out fine!  :thumbsup:

Title: Re: Broad Beans.
Post by: NormandyMary on March 10, 2013, 11:43:15 am

Thanks folks, pots it shall be then. Great cos Ive got loads of pots!!

Title: Re: Broad Beans.
Post by: NormandyMary on March 14, 2013, 08:49:13 pm

Ive now discovered potato growing bags which can be used for other veg too. I'm going to do my beans in some as well as growing a few spuds as well. I'm really looking forward to getting started. I'm getting a propagator on Monday to start my seeds off when they arrive, then Ill re-pot into those jiffy pots ready to put into the growbags or big pots. I'm going to need an awful lot of growing compost when the time comes and some muscles to move it!!!I'm going to get SO fit!!

Title: Re: Broad Beans.
Post by: Lesley Silvester on March 14, 2013, 09:01:52 pm

Good way to help you lose weight as well, Mary.

Title: Re: Broad Beans.
Post by: NormandyMary on March 15, 2013, 08:14:45 am

Quote from: Mad Goatwoman of Madeley on March 14, 2013, 09:01:52 pm

Good way to help you lose weight as well, Mary.

Ooh dont remind me Lesley. With all the cold weather and snow we've had, the odd slice of bread has crept in to my diet. I no longer have the October deadline, but Im still doing my best for my own satisfaction.
 

Title: Re: Broad Beans.
Post by: Jackie 2 on April 07, 2013, 08:36:34 am

Plant a nasturtium plant in the pot too as black fly love BB but love nasturtiums more :)