Broad beans

[Rhubarb stick]

How many dwarf broad bean plants (the sutton) can I grow in 12 inch containers ?

[FromYorkshiretoBucks]

I grew suttons in pots last year in 12 inch and slightly larger pots and think I had 3/4 per pot. I got plenty of beans so should be ok.

[Bren In Pots]

Have a look at 'Square foot gardening' that should give you some idea how many to plant.

[Peteyd]

I'd actually never even considered growing them like that! I might just have to give it a go this year. I do like a broad beans.. Especially mushed up with some mint and plenty of salted butter, smeared on toast topped with a crumbly cheese.

[FromYorkshiretoBucks]

I'd actually never even considered growing them like that! I might just have to give it a go this year. I do like a broad beans.. Especially mushed up with some mint and plenty of salted butter, smeared on toast topped with a crumbly cheese.

That sounds like a recipe I might need to try. I'm usually a sauteed in butter with diced smokey bacon from our local farm on top of fresh sourdough kind of guy.

[Peteyd]

That sounds like a recipe I might need to try. I'm usually a sauteed in butter with diced smokey bacon from our local farm on top of fresh sourdough kind of guy.

Oooh, That does sound rather good too