Managing the Broad Bean harvest
I have picked most of the broad beans in one parch early - no black
scars on any of them. I'm an impatient sort of chap. Many of the plants
are now just standing there with leaves slightly yellowing. After a
couple of weeks there's no sign of more flowers and beans. Are they
really finished?
Actually, I cut down some plants and the stumps have sprouted new growth
and flowers even. They're only about 4" tall. Will they grow and give me
a good second crop?
Or should I accept that this patch of Broad Beans is over cut them down
and bang in some lettuce?
Thanks!
Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com
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