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redimp · Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:12 pm Post subject: Broad Beans - For Icy

I have only grown Aqudulce Claudia and Suttons (I think). Both were lovely but the Aquadulces had higher yields. I love Broadies though so they are all lovely to me. Trying Witkiem Vroma and Bunyards Exhibition this year (for starters) and will let you know Very Happy

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Icyberjunkie · Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 9:15 pm Post subject:

Well may go for Bunyards in honour of Wardy who convinced me so, so, so, ermmmmm......convincingly! Very Happy

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sunnysideup · Posted: Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:10 pm Post subject:

We eat all our broadies the size of my little finger - The Sutton is perfect for my windy plot Very Happy

wardy · Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:52 am Post subject:

the robinsons heritage variety are very small too but beautifully formed. Flavour is good too Very Happy

here they are

frenchchique · Joined: 22 Sep 2006 Posts: 3456 Location: Kent

I'm deffo growing some of those next year, they're sooooooo pretty Very Happy

wardy · Posted: Fri Oct 27, 2006 4:59 pm Post subject:

Have you ordered that seed yet Dom Very Happy

Flowerlady · Joined: 15 Jan 2006 Posts: 3325 Location: Herts

I'm going to try those again too Wardy Razz

... did you notice how much less infested they were than the other varities?

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