In article .com,
"La Puce" writes:
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| Indeed. I plant my peas and broad beans every year at the same time
| (last year was the best crop I've ever had). I usually plant them end
| of april - depending on the easter holidays. Before that it is a waste
| of time and beans )

Broad beans can be planted as soon as the soil thaws, but move very
slowly while it is cold. Even using cloches, I never got a crop much
earlier than later sowings. My first ones are in, but have done
little. My next ones will be when I get around to it - May is not
too late.


Regards,
Nick Maclaren.