Broad beans

Broad beans: plant 20 cm (7.9 in) apart in the row and 45 cm (18 in) between rows, 4 per square (30 cm). Full sun, 6–8 hours a day. Good neighbours: Summer savory, Winter savory, Carrot.

Key facts

Spacing in the row	20 cm (7.9 in)
Between rows	45 cm (18 in)
In a 30 cm (1 ft) square	4 per square
Sun	Full sun, 6–8 hours a day
Root depth	25 cm (9.8 in)
Height when grown	90 cm (35 in)
Crop rotation group	Legumes
Support	None needed