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BROAD BEAN 'CRIMSON FLOWERED' ORGANIC

BROAD BEAN 'CRIMSON FLOWERED' ORGANIC

Vicia faba

Member $4.95
Non-Member $6.50

ORGANIC! A Diggers exclusive and our favourite broad bean. Crimson flowers brighten the garden in winter and are followed by succulent pods. A precious heirloom recovered by Diggers from Norfolk Island, where it was originally planted by convicts in 1788.

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SEEDS: S008

Growing Information

Sow direct in Autumn-Spring

Height To 100cm

Position in FULL SUN

12 Seeds Per Packet

HARDY ANNUAL

Space at 20cm

Thirsty plant

95% Germination Rate

Growing Tips

Read the seed packet to find out how far apart to sow your seeds.

BROAD BEAN 'CRIMSON FLOWERED' ORGANIC

Vicia faba

Member $4.95
Non-Member $6.50

ORGANIC! A Diggers exclusive and our favourite broad bean. Crimson flowers brighten the garden in winter and are followed by succulent pods. A precious heirloom recovered by Diggers from Norfolk Island, where it was originally planted by convicts in 1788.

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SEEDS: S008

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