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26 Aug 21, Richard Stancliffe (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)

Nice. Thanks Tony

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22 Jun 21, Barry Beasley (Australia - temperate climate)

Last year my broad beans grew well, they flowered but did not form pods. I have not struck this problem in the past. Do you have suggestios as to why they did not produce pods?

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28 Mar 21, Michael Garbutt (Australia - temperate climate)

Do broad beans tolerate transplanting? Or should they go straight into position?

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29 Mar 21, (Australia - temperate climate)

A trick I saw the other week is dig the trench in the soil, place the seeds in it, then cover with fine potting mix.

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29 Mar 21, (Australia - temperate climate)

When planting seeds to transplant it is best to have them in a cell tray pack so that they establish a good root system before transplanting - 4-6 true leave stage. OR if your are transplanting fairly bare rooted transplants then protect them from the sun for the first week. OR if planting seeds in ground, wet the soil the day before, plant the seeds, give a light watering and don't water again for 3-4 days and then only a light watering. If seeds are too wet and hot temperature they will rot in the soil.

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14 Apr 21, Jane (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Thanks for above info on planting seeds. Q. Is this only for broad beans, or does it apply to planting all seeds?

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04 Mar 21, gary (Australia - temperate climate)

what soil preparation is best for broad beans,my crops are getting less every year?

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21 Mar 21, Tony (Australia - temperate climate)

I use good old chicken manure (Rooster Booster or similar) and dolomite lime. Dig both in well a few weeks before planting. Don't forget to plant your broad beans in a different spot than the year before

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31 Jan 21, Aaron (New Zealand - temperate climate)

Apparently, falafel was originally made from dried Broad Beans. I've tried them in a "meatless" patty in burgers. First boiling the beans till they start to soften then putting them in a blender. They don't have the gritty texture chickpeas can have. Even a confirmed carnivore like me was happy eating them.

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22 Aug 21, Richard Stancliffe (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate)

Nice - will have try that.

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