🫘 Broad Bean 'The Sutton'

Sowing window (UK)	February to April
Minimum soil temperature	5°C at seed depth
Sowing depth	5 cm
Spacing	38 cm apart
Days to germination	14 days
Days to harvest	91 days
Sowing method	Direct sow outdoors
Frost hardy	Yes
Sun	full-sun
Watering	moderate
Plant family	Leguminosae

When should I sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' in the UK?

In the UK, sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton' from February to April. It is normally sown direct outdoors. Wait until the soil has reached 5°C at seed depth rather than going by the calendar - broad bean will sit and rot in cold ground.

What soil temperature does Broad Bean 'The Sutton' need to germinate?

Broad Bean 'The Sutton' needs a minimum soil temperature of 5°C at seed depth to germinate reliably. Below that, germination is slow and patchy, and seed is more likely to rot than sprout. Measure at around 5cm down, in the morning, rather than trusting air temperature.

How deep and how far apart should I sow Broad Bean 'The Sutton'?

For Broad Bean 'The Sutton', sow it 5cm deep and space plants 38cm apart.

How long does Broad Bean 'The Sutton' take to grow?

Broad Bean 'The Sutton' takes roughly 91 days from sowing to harvest. Seed usually germinates in about 14 days.

Is Broad Bean 'The Sutton' frost hardy?

Yes. Broad Bean 'The Sutton' is frost hardy and will stand through UK frosts, so it can be left out over winter in most of the country.

Sowing data cross-checked against RHS growing guides and UK seed-merchant catalogues. Soil temperatures are the minimum for reliable germination, measured at seed depth.