Broad bean - Ratio
Vicia faba
£2.90
About
Ratio' is a fantastic spring sown broad bean with very attractive, well-filled pods. Sow outdoors from March to mid April. Early, productive broad bean with an excellent pod shape, good pod set and a delicious flavour. Thanks to its branching habit, the crop stays short and is at less risk of lodging. Very flavoursome and suitable for freezing. (Approximate seed count - 40)
Sowing calendar
- Sow outdoors: March, April, October, November
- Harvest: May, June, July
Botany
| Latin name | Vicia faba |
|---|---|
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Vicia |
| Cold tolerance | high |
| Heat preference | low |
| Sunlight | full sun |
| Watering | moderate |
| Spacing | 15x45 |
| Soil type | rich |
| Days to maturity | 80 |
Producer
Vital Seeds
Organic and biodynamic open-pollinated seeds, Devon UK
Country: UK
Website: https://vitalseeds.co.uk
