Break bean - Brown Dutch

Broad bean 'Brown Dutch'

Latin name: Phaseolus vulgaris L.

'Brown Dutch' is a productive and robust variety that produces long, plump pods with flavorful, brown-colored beans. It can be used both fresh and dried and has an excellent flavor that is suitable for soups, stews and salads.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 8 g seeds
• Sowing time: May–July (direct sowing)
• Harvest time: July–September
• Sowing depth: 2–3 cm
• Plant distance: 10–15 cm
• Row spacing: 40–50 cm
• Height: 40–50 cm
• Location: Sunny and warm
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, especially during flowering and fruiting

Cultivation tips:

• Sow directly in the growing area when the soil is warm (+12 °C).
• Harvest the pods early if you want to eat them fresh, or let them ripen to get dried beans.
• Avoid overwatering, but keep the soil moist during dry periods.

Uses: Can be used fresh, cooked or dried for soups, stews and salads.

'Brown Dutch' snap bean is an easy-to-grow and nutritious variety that produces a bountiful harvest of flavorful beans with versatile uses.