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Sowing broad beans
So frustrated by the deluge, I've been reduced to sowing my third set of
Broad Beans ("Aquadulce Claudia") in pots inside today. But I have a nagging doubt. Most seeds are tiny little things and they have to make the best of however they land, but broad beans have a great big "This Way Up" sign in the shape of their 'scar'. But which way up is it? Scar up for the leaves to grow? Down for the roots? Sideways, thin side up, down? Horizontally? Do the roots and shoots even grow from the scar? Does it even matter? It's a bit late now of course, but I'd still like to know... Second question - the packet says to sow November to January, which is exactly what I've done so far, and my first sowings have come up and are looking very happy. So what will happen if I continue to sow successionally through the spring? I was given a 1/2kg bag from a farmer friend, for which I am very grateful, but it means I've got masses left even after giving lots away... Peter |
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