Cutting back broad beans?

[lainey lou]

I seem to remember reading somewhere that if you do this they'll make new shoots and you'll get a second crop. I'm wondering if it's worth doing as mine have been savaged by blackfly this year . On the other hand I could really do with making some space to get my PSB in.
Any thoughts?

[lottie dolly]

I tried that last year,it was not worth the bother,would'nt bother again,try some,and take others up,that way you can experiment for yourself,and have that extra room you need.

[lainey lou]

try some,and take others up,that way you can experiment for yourself,and have that extra room you need.

Good thinking Lottie dolly!

[Maximillian]

Remember to leave the roots in to fix nitrogen so just cut them at ground level.