Sow in autumn for an early crop, or in spring for a summer harvest. Broad beans are one of the easiest and most reliable crops for Irish gardens. The young beans are sweet enough to eat raw with a piece of pecorino and some olive oil.

🌱 Sowing depth: approx. 5 cm​

When to sow

October to November for an early spring harvest, or February to March for a summer harvest. Broad beans are one of the hardiest vegetables you can grow. They handle Irish winters better than almost anything else.

How to grow

Sow 5cm deep, 20cm apart. They do not need staking until they reach 60cm or so. Pinch out the growing tip when the first pods appear. This reduces blackfly and directs energy into the beans.

Recipe idea

Broad bean and pecorino bruschetta. Shell and blanch the beans for two minutes, slip off the grey skins. Smash roughly with a fork, add a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of olive oil and shavings of pecorino. Pile onto toasted bread. This is a standard Roman antipasto.

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Tender, flavourful and fast growing. Transplant outside in May and harvest from summer into autumn. Excellent steamed, roasted, or tossed through pasta with garlic and olive oil.

Growing information
🌱 Sowing
Sow in trays or directly outdoors on a fine, well‑prepared seedbed.
Transplant when seedlings are sturdy, keeping the soil consistently moist for strong establishment.
☀️ Light
Thrives in full sun but tolerates light partial shade, especially in warmer climates.
💧 Watering
Water regularly to maintain steady growth and prevent stress.
Aim for even moisture rather than heavy, infrequent watering.
🌡️ Germination
Germinates in roughly 7-14 days in moist soil at mild spring or early‑summer temperatures.
📏 Spacing & size
Transplant or thin to about 40-50 cm between plants for good airflow and head development.
Keep 50-60 cm between rows to allow for easy access and side‑shoot production.

Bullet Technical Data
🌱 Sowing depth: approx. 1 cm
📅 Sow: late spring to midsummer (typically May-July in mild climates)
☀️ Light: full sun or light partial shade
🌡️ Germination: 7-14 days in favourable conditions
📏 Height: medium‑tall plants with upright habit
🪴 Spacing: 40-50 cm between plants; 50-60 cm between rows
⏳ Harvest: from around 60-80 days after transplanting, with continued side‑shoot production
🔢 Seeds: approx. standard packet (8 g)

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If you have ever paid supermarket prices for a jar of cornichons, growing your own will seem absurd. One plant gives you enough gherkins for several jars. Brine them, vinegar them, or eat them fresh with cheese and cold meats.

🌱 Sowing: April indoors, late May to June outdoors

☀️ Light: Full sun, warm sheltered position

🌡️ Germination: 7 to 14 days

📏 Growth: Vigorous vines with dense foliage

🪴 Spacing: 40 to 50 cm between plants, 120 to 150 cm between rows

⏳ Harvest: From 50 to 70 days, pick fruits at 6 to 10 cm

🌿 Growing tips for Ireland Gherkins need warmth, so start indoors in April. Sow one or two seeds per small pot, about 1 cm deep, and keep warm on a windowsill or in a propagator. Do not transplant outdoors until after the last frost, late May at the earliest in most of Ireland.

Choose the warmest, most sheltered spot you have. A south facing wall, a polytunnel, or a large container on a sunny patio all work well. Water consistently at the base to prevent bitterness, and avoid wetting the leaves as this encourages mildew. The single most important tip: pick the gherkins frequently, every two to three days when they are producing. The more you pick, the more they grow. Leave them on the vine too long and they swell into seedy, bitter cucumbers instead of crisp little cornichons.

Mulch around the base to retain moisture and keep fruits clean. If growing in the open, train the vines slightly off the ground on a short support or netting to improve airflow and reduce disease.

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Roots are medium length, about 18 to 20cm, and grow well in most Irish soils. The purple colour comes from anthocyanins, the same antioxidants found in blueberries. Children find the purple colour fascinating, which is a useful trick for getting them to eat vegetables.

🌱 Sowing depth: approx. 1 cm​

When to sow

May to June direct in the ground. French beans do not like cold soil. Wait until the end of May in most of Ireland. Sow 5cm deep, 10cm apart, alongside a cane or trellis.

How to grow

Beans fix their own nitrogen so they do not need feeding. Water regularly once pods start forming. Pick often, even if you do not need all of them. The more you pick, the more the plant produces. Stop picking and the plant stops flowering.

Recipe idea

Green beans with garlic and olive oil. Blanch the beans for three minutes, drain and toss immediately with two crushed garlic cloves and good olive oil. Salt. Done. The whole point of these beans is their flavour, so do not overcook them.

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One of the most visually striking vegetables you can grow. The coloured stems look beautiful in the garden and on the plate. Cut the outer leaves and the plant keeps producing new ones from the centre. Lasts from late spring well into winter.

🌱 Sowing depth: 1-2 cm​