A hardy winter legume bearing long pods packed with large, buttery green seeds. Frost-tolerant and undemanding, it also enriches the soil with nitrogen.
At a glance
- Plant type: Edible plant
- Mature size: 1.2 m tall
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Broad Bean 'Windsor Long Pod'
Botanically, Vicia faba 'Windsor Long Pod' is an moderate-growing edible plant in the Fabaceae family. It reaches around 1.2 m tall at maturity.
Where to grow Broad Bean 'Windsor Long Pod'
Broad Bean 'Windsor Long Pod' suits cool-temperate and warm-temperate climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Broad Bean 'Windsor Long Pod' does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Broad Bean 'Windsor Long Pod' is regular, moderate watering. Feed regularly through the growing season for the best crop. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Tip-prune Broad Bean 'Windsor Long Pod' in spring to maintain a dense, shapely habit. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Broad Bean 'Windsor Long Pod' in the garden
Broad Bean 'Windsor Long Pod' earns its place for edible harvests.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Broad Bean 'Windsor Long Pod' with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Broad Bean 'Windsor Long Pod'
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Prefer to grow it yourself? See the Broad Bean 'Windsor Long Pod' seed sowing guide for depth, timing and germination.