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Field Beans are an overwintering green manure and is generally winter hardy. It germinates well in colder weather from September-November.

Field Beans are particularly good on heavy soils and their deep roots are not only able to penetrate & break up the soil but fix nitrogen too. Its foliage will add some organic matter to the soil but to help suppress weeds further it is often sown with grazing rye.

Field beans are part of the legume family therefore sow after summer legumes to overwinter in a crop rotation plan. Follow with Brassicas and they will benefit from as nitrogen helps to promote the green leafy growth that we eat e.g cabbages/kale.

Either cut down and dig in during spring or cut down, allow to re-grow and then dig in. Best to dig in before flowering and 3-4 weeks before area required for new seasons planting.

When to Sow Field Beans

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Growing Period:

Overwinter

Soil Type:

Nitrogen Fixer

How to Sow:

Clear area of weeds especially perennials ones, rake soil to a fine tilth. Either sow 10cm apart in rows 20cm apart by 5cm deep or broadcast sow seed and dig in to a depth of 5cm the spread will not be as even but on small domestic areas it may not be as important.

Qualities:

Particularly good on heavy soils, deep strong roots penetrate the soil helping to break it up and improve its structure and it has the ability to fix nitrogen.

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