Am I too late to plant Broad beans?

[Tontodollydog]

i was sorting through my seeds and came across a packet of broad bean (Valencia) seeds - am I too late to have a go at growing them? Thanks for any advice. I'm a beginner btw only grown potatoes, garlic and herbs before

[Nicos]

Nope- not at all...
Mine are still in their packet in the shop!!!
I am buying them today - now that you have reminded me

Oh- and welcome to the Vine

tell us more about yourself..are you planting in tubs/garden/allotment?
( yup- we're a nosy bunch ! )

[fishpond]

Just sown mine in root trainers yesterday.

[Bren In Pots]

The RHS site says you're fine until early May

https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?pid=617

and welcome to the vine here's a link to our intro threads :-

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[bearded bloke]

As the others say re: beans I'm curious about your username (nosy bugger) we have a thread ... http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...urs_83985.html ... you may like to add to

[Kristen]

Only reason for growing them early (other than having an early harvest ) is that later on they tend to get infested with Blackfly, and the solution for that is to pinch the tips out - which then stops the plants growing any more.

[Tontodollydog]

Wow thanks for all your replies - and so quick too. Thats great news that Im not too late. I have created an allotment in my garden its very much a work in progress. I have bought so many seeds it all a bit overwhelming. I have a slab base to finish for my greenhouse and then a greenhouse to put together but its one of those click system ones so hopefully I will manage it. My reluctant gardening husband will help ! Thank you for such a warm welcome

[jacob]

I like broad beans and sow three times a year. Some at the weekend, some at the start of May and some more 3-4 weeks later. Also the early greenhouse plot crop.

[Tontodollydog]

As the others say re: beans I'm curious about your username (nosy bugger) we have a thread ... http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...urs_83985.html ... you may like to add to

Bearded bloke my childhood dog was called Tonto and I used to call her dolly dog lols therefore Tontodollydog.

[treepixie]

Sowed ours yesterday