{"product_id":"broad-bean-meteor","title":"Broad Bean Meteor","description":"Unwins Broad Bean Meteor Seeds are very early crop from a spring sowing. They can also be sown successfully in autumn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeteor has an excellent traditional flavour which they keep even as they get bigger. They have about 4-5 Seeds per pod. They also retain colour when lightly steamed Freeze surplus for winter use\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRHS AGM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eQuick to crop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003eSow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13px;\"\u003e: Spring or autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing period\u003c\/b\u003e: February to May, October to November\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e: May to July\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSowing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSow individual seeds 5 cm deep and 15 cm apart in well drained soil. Protect with cloches or fleece in cold weather. Broad beans are often sown in double rows about 25 cm apart. Allow 45 cm between each set of double rows. In raised beds, sow single rows 25 cm apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAftercare\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePinch out growing tips when in full flower to deter blackfly. Requires support. Keep well watered, especially in dry spells and at the time of flower setting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAdvice\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn cold areas, where the soil is poorly drained, or where there are mice, seeds can be sown 5 cm deep in compost, in pots or module trays. Water well, keep in a light position and plant out from March after acclimatising to outdoor conditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePick the beans as young as possible for the best flavour. When very young, they can be cooked and eaten in their pods. Broad beans are delicious cooked, cooled and used in salads to\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unwins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989195706753,"sku":"WEST-31210097","price":2.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8758\/0845\/files\/s5tnrre0nir.jpg?v=1763474142","url":"https:\/\/www.direct4pet.co.uk\/products\/broad-bean-meteor","provider":"Direct 4 Pet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}