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When is the best time to grow broad beans?

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Grow them any time between early autumn and early spring in temperate climates.

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When do the pods appear? Is it after flowers have died off?

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Yes, the pods appear after the flowers have browned and fallen off. This is only true if they have been pollinated; if the flowers are falling off without the pods growing, you may need to hand-pollinate the flowers in the absence of natural pollinators such as bees.

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How often should I water them?

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Every two to three days, give them a sprinkle. Don't flood them with water though.

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How do I hand pollinate broad beans?

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Use a brush to get some pollen from the male flowers. The male flowers are the ones with powdery things on the stamen. Wipe the pollen onto the female flower and wait for your beans to appear!

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How do I grow broad beans that have multiple stalks?

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You can trim the stalks to get bigger broad beans or you can leave the stalks growing to have more broad beans. If there are too many stalks, the beans will be small. I suggest for the broad bean plant to have a maximum of 4 stalks.

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