: "La Puce" writes:
: |
: | 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.

I suppose it depends on where you are. I sowed my first ones in November in
Plymouth and they are full of flower buds about to open when we get a warmer
spell