Broad Bean 'Imperial Green Longpod'

'Imperial Green Longpod' is a highly regarded broad bean cultivar, known for its long, well-filled pods and excellent flavour. This robust and reliable plant typically grows to a height of 90-120cm with a spread of about 30-45cm, making it a good choice for both open ground and larger containers. It's hardy in the UK (H4) and can be sown in autumn for an early crop or in spring for a later harvest. Broad beans prefer a sunny, sheltered spot with rich, well-drained soil. As legumes, they fix nitrogen in the soil, benefiting subsequent crops. The flowers are attractive to bees, adding a wildlife benefit to the garden. The young leaves are also edible. For best results, harvest pods when the beans are still young and tender.

Sun: Full sun.

Soil: Rich, well-drained loam.

Hardiness: H4 — down to −10°C.

Flowering: May, Jun.