How to Grow Broad Beans?

Grow your broad beans in full sun on rich, fertile, well-manured soil. Choose a sheltered spot, and position away from strong winds. If your soil is very wet or clay-based, start your broad bean plants off in pots to prevent the seeds from rotting in the ground.

Do broad beans need a trellis?

Broad beans don't have twining tendrils like other beans and peas so they need something to lean against, like a trellis, plant stakes or other bean plants. ... Make sure you keep them well-watered especially if the spring is warm and dry as a stressed plant will not set fruit.

How do you look after broad beans?

How to care for broad bean plants. Cover the newly sown area with netting to protect the seeds from birds and squirrels. Seedlings should appear in a few weeks, depending on the weather and soil conditions. Water regularly once you see flowers appear, and hoe between the rows to keep weeds down.