My Tiny Plot

I should have posted this last week when I did actually sow the Broadbeans but work got the better of me. But never mind that, the Broadbeans are in and I shall watch closely for signs of life over the next few weeks. I bought an Autumn sowing variety called Aquadulce Claudia (ooh very posh). Interestingly enough when I arrived at mtp to sow the aforementioned beans my plot neighbour, David, was there doing exactly the same thing! That’s not unusual in itself but I was very happy that he was sowing broadbeans as that meant I was doing something right. David is my guru. I watch him, I learn, then copy everything he does. I think he’s about 70 years old (he’s never told me his age but from a few hints he’s dropped I’m guessing) and (this is the best bit) he’s grown vegetables on his plot for 30 years. So as I said, I’m watching, learning and copying his every move. Maybe I’ll persuade him to smile for the camera one day!

Tags: Broadbeans

6 Responses to “Broadbeans Are In…”

# Allotment Ladyon 27 Nov 2005 at 9:13 pm

I have just found your web page and it is captivating – wonderful photos too.

Brilliant – I will look forward to what is coming next.
# Head Burroon 27 Nov 2005 at 9:43 pm

A.L. – My Tiny Plot has some of the best photos in the ‘blog world’ :)
# mtpon 27 Nov 2005 at 11:13 pm

shucks! – it’s really nothing, it’s all Mr Canon, he really is quite good, you know….
# City Lifeon 22 Oct 2006 at 9:25 am

Panto season soon at the allotment! Putting in the broadbeans today with rows of garlic and red onoins in between. Jack and Beanstalk meets the enemies of Count Dracula!
# Michelleon 27 Sep 2007 at 9:59 am

Hello

Wonder if you can help me. These sound like exactly the type of seeds I could use for a school competition ……

If I were to plant them in the next week or so, at what point would I have a tall beanstalk?

Thanks

Michelle
# mtpon 27 Sep 2007 at 2:32 pm

Hi Michelle.

Broadbeans are quite short and squat. You probably need runner beans for a ‘grow the tallest beanstalk’ type competition. However, this is the wrong time of year for Runner Beans. They are usually sown in June time.