🌱 Aguadulce Supersimonia Broad Bean Seeds | Extra‑Long Pods & 8–9 Beans Each | Hardy Mid‑Early Variety

Aguadulce Supersimonia is a high‑performing broad bean (Vicia faba) with strong, upright plants around 110–120 cm tall, noted for their hardiness and good cold tolerance. Plants produce uniform green pods that are very long and slightly sabre‑shaped, typically 30–32 cm, holding 8–9 big, well‑filled beans with excellent eating quality.​
The beans are large, fleshy and sweet, ideal for eating fresh, freezing or using in traditional dishes like stews, purées and salads. This variety is widely grown by hobby and professional growers for its combination of yield, flavour and robustness in cool, temperate climates.​

Growing information

🌱 Sowing

• In mild climates and coastal areas, sow outdoors from autumn to early winter (often October–December) for an early crop.​

• In colder sites or where winter is harsher, sow from late winter to spring (roughly February–April) once soil is workable; in Ireland this gives reliable crops from late spring into summer.​

☀️ Light

• Prefers full sun but will tolerate light partial shade, especially in sheltered gardens.​

💧 Watering

• Water well after sowing and keep soil evenly moist during flowering and pod filling, avoiding extremes of drought or waterlogging.​

• Good drainage and organic matter help plants root deeply and stay productive.

🌡️ Germination

• Broad beans germinate in cool soil; seeds usually sprout in 10–21 days depending on temperature and soil moisture.​

📏 Spacing & support

• Sow seeds about 5 cm deep, spacing 15–20 cm between plants in rows 40–60 cm apart.​

• Plants are sturdy but benefit from simple support (strings, stakes) in windy sites to keep tall stems and long pods upright.​

Bullet Technical Data

• 🌱 Sowing depth: approx. 5 cm​

• 📅 Sow (Ireland): October–December in mild/sheltered gardens for early crops; February–April in most areas for late spring/summer harvests​

• ☀️ Light: full sun or light partial shade​

• 🌡️ Germination: about 10–21 days in cool, moist soil​

• 📏 Height: plants around 110–120 cm​

• 🪴 Spacing: 15–20 cm between plants; 40–60 cm between rows​

• ⏳ Harvest: roughly 90–100 days from sowing; pods 30–32 cm with 8–9 beans each​

• 🔢 Seeds: typical retail pack ~80–100 seeds (100 g class), larger trade packs also available​

Garden‑to‑Table Recipe

Lemon and Mint Broad Bean Salad (Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 500 g fresh Aguadulce Supersimonia broad beans in the pod

• 2 tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil

• Juice of ½–1 lemon (to taste)

• 1 small garlic clove, very finely chopped

• Salt and black pepper

• A small handful of fresh mint leaves, chopped

• Optional: a little grated pecorino or Parmesan to finish

Method

1. Pod the broad beans. If the seeds are large, blanch them in boiling salted water for 2–3 minutes, drain and slip off the outer skins for a softer texture.

2. In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper.

3. Add the prepared beans and toss gently in the dressing, then fold through the chopped mint.

4. Taste and adjust seasoning; scatter with a little grated cheese if you like and serve as a fresh side dish with grilled fish, chicken or crusty bread.