Bean, Broad – Aquadulce Long Pod – Eden Seeds

Bean, Broad – Aquadulce Long Pod is a traditional broad bean with long, well-filled pods and a nutty flavour. Eden Seeds lists it at around 90 days and notes that broad beans are valuable cool-season crops because mature plants tolerate frost.

Packet size: approximately 45 seeds.

Why grow it

• Long, well-filled pods
• Nutty flavour
• Cool-season crop
• Can be eaten fresh or dried
• Mature plants tolerate frost

Growing notes

• Plant spacing: 15–25 cm
• Row spacing: 60–90 cm
• Sowing depth: 5 cm
• Best soil temperature: 6–24°C
• Average maturity: 90–120 days

Planting times in Australia

• Tropics: March–June
• Subtropics: March–June
• Mild climates: March–July
• Cold / frost climates: February–September

Growing tips

Broad beans prefer slightly acidic to near-neutral soil. Avoid excessive manure, which can encourage leafy growth at the expense of pods. Pinching out the growing tips after the first flowers appear can improve pod set, especially in warmer areas. Tall plants may benefit from support.

Wall of Seeds pricing

• $5.25 each
• Mix & match any 4+ Eden Seeds / Select Organic packets for $4.95 each
• Mix & match any 10+ packets for $4.50 each

Source: Eden Seeds variety and growing information for Bean, Broad – Aquadulce.