Broad Bean - The Sutton Seeds
Broad Bean - The Sutton Bean Seeds
Bowl full
Broad Bean - The Sutton Seeds
Broad Bean - The Sutton Seeds
Broad Bean - The Sutton Bean Seeds
Bowl full
Broad Bean - The Sutton Seeds

Seeds of Scotland

Organic Broad Bean - The Sutton

£3.00

GROWN IN SCOTLAND by Seeds of Scotland


Vicia faba ~ approx. 35 seeds


Dwarf broad bean with a good reputation for withstanding a gale. This is a hardy and robust variety which has even proven to grow well in the Western Isles. Suitable for sowing in Spring or Autumn, 'The Sutton' will grow to around 45cm tall with multiple stems each growing a large number of pods with 4, possibly 5 beans in each. A great variety for growing in pots or small gardens.

 

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Growing Info

Sowing: Sow into deep cell trays, root trainers or loo roll tubes in Feb/March undercover. Alternatively, direct sow in April/May once the ground has warmed up to >10°C. Broad beans can also be sown in Autumn (Oct/Nov) for an extra early crop in the spring; they will be happier overwinter if they are undercover.

Spacing: 20-30cm

Harvest: Jun-Aug. Overwintered crops may be ready to harvest from May.

Tips: Plant out when plants are around 10cm tall. Sowing in trays or root trainers can significantly reduce your losses due to hungry mice. Be sure to keep the trays out of reach of the mice too though.

Germination: 96% Nov 2025

Resources

For more information about growing and saving seeds check out the Grow North Growing Guide a fantastic resource produced by Transition Black Isle specifically for growers in the North of Scotland.

Postage

All seeds are posted via Royal Mail 48-hour tracked service. Prices will be calculated at checkout. Please note, due to legislation covering the inspection and sale of seeds, we can only post orders to Scotland, England and Wales. Please read our Shipping Policy for more information.

What our customers say

Your seeds are just great! Always excellent germination rates. This is the second year we have had your Robinson peas which are really lovely and grow so well.

Lisa, Bridge of Allan

I thought you should know that your seeds have been wonderful. In an otherwise rubbish growing season, everything I bought from you has thrived. I’ve been eating purple mangetout and Carter’s Polish beans for weeks now and they’re still going strong.

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I want to thank you for my Garden of Abundance. I’m a new gardener to Scotland and your seeds have given me such joy. I can hardly keep up with eating the rocket and I’ve planted my 2nd set of lettuce already.

Gay, Moray

My Black Isle broad beans are germinating after four days. How is that possible? ! Fab seed!

Janey, Highlands

I wanted to pass on the great success all of the seeds I bought from you have been.
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