Legumes (Pea and Bean family) ●
Good, well-drained soil.
Most locations.
Yes.
Not usually required.
Carrot, Celery, Corn, Lettuce, Potatoes, Nasturtium, Lovage, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Broccoli and Kale.
Single Plants: 7" (20cm) each way (minimum)
Rows: 5" (15cm) with 9" (25cm) row gap (minimum)
Sow direct into soil in rows. Use blankets or cloches to protect seedlings from hard freezes.
Our Garden Planner can produce a personalized calendar of when to sow, plant and harvest for your area.
Support plants in windy places. Dig in or compost roots and plants to make good use of their residual nitrogen.
Harvest before the pods become tough. Often get a second crop.
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