Broad Bean - Witkiem Manita
- SKU:
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Description
Early maturing variety, suited to standard and late sowings. Produces top quality white beans, approximately 5 per pod. Can be sown as late as May.
Sowing instructions: Sow Seeds February to March in 5cm (2") deep in rows 60cm (24") apart. Sow a few extra seeds at the end of a row to replace any gaps at the rows.
Growing Instructions: If necessary thin seedlings to 10cm (4") apart. When the first pods have set pinch out the top 6cm (3") to discourage black fly.
After Care: Bean plants are nitrogen fixers. When cropping is over, cut plants down and dig in as a green manure.
Information provided for guidance only, as cultural practices and climatic circumstances vary.
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