Broad Bean Aquadulce Seeds

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Vicia faba

Broad Bean Aquadulce is a classic, reliable variety and one of the best broad beans for Irish growing conditions. Hardy and vigorous, it is well suited to autumn, winter, or early spring sowing and copes well with cool, wet weather. Plants produce long pods filled with large, sweet, tender beans and crop generously early in the season.

Broad beans are easy to grow and also improve soil health by fixing nitrogen, making them an excellent crop for rotation in the kitchen garden.

Average number of seeds: 14

Open-pollinated, chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Each seed packet includes growing tips and cooking suggestions inside.

Vicia faba

Broad Bean Aquadulce is a classic, reliable variety and one of the best broad beans for Irish growing conditions. Hardy and vigorous, it is well suited to autumn, winter, or early spring sowing and copes well with cool, wet weather. Plants produce long pods filled with large, sweet, tender beans and crop generously early in the season.

Broad beans are easy to grow and also improve soil health by fixing nitrogen, making them an excellent crop for rotation in the kitchen garden.

Average number of seeds: 14

Open-pollinated, chemical-free seeds. Grown and saved in Wexford, Ireland. We only grow and save seeds from plants that were started from certified organic seeds.

Each seed packet includes growing tips and cooking suggestions inside.

  • Broad beans are very easy to grow and ideal for beginners. Sow seeds directly into the ground or large pots in a sunny, sheltered spot. Space seeds well and water in after sowing. As plants grow, provide support and pinch out the tops once flowering begins to help deter blackfly and encourage pod set.

    Sow: October to November or February to March

    Plant spacing: 10–15 cm between plants; 60 cm between rows

    Harvesting time: May to July

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more growing tips.

  • Broad beans are at their best when freshly picked. We love them lightly blanched and finished with olive oil, lemon, and sea salt, or mashed with garlic and herbs on toast. They’re excellent in risottos, spring salads, stews, or paired with mint, peas, and feta.

    For larger beans, pop them out of their skins after blanching for the best texture and flavour.

    Check out our Grow & Cook section for more cooking ideas.

  • Check our frequently asked questions page for answers to all those questions you might have.

    If you have a specific question, feel free to reach out to us at hello@fattomato.ie

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