Paul Luton wrote:
A few weeks ago my block of broad beans (Sutton) was looking fine.
Just as they came into flower blackfly descended right amongst the
flowers (looked at sprays but they warn against spraying flowers) and
by yesterday there were no viable pods.
I have tried cutting back to the roots in the hope of new shoots.
Next year I will try removing the tops after a few flowers have
opened.
Spray with soapy water........oh, too late
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Pete C
London UK