Witkiem broad bean planting October 2018
Sowing Witkiem broad beans in October 2018 My first ever autumn sowing of broad beans (traditionally I have always sowed broad beans in the Spring). One row of Witkiem seeds laid out as follows. Those planks I have recently been using to protect the soil from undue compacting as I walk up and down while digging, weeding, planting etc. Watch this space... Update 27 January 2019 The Wikiems 3 months later: Update 26 May 2019 The Wikiems now that we are approaching summer: The mice are still getting their share alas, but I have have managed to collect my first proper crop, which I will boil gently in salted water ready for a pasta dish I have in mind...