McKenzie Bean Broad Windsor Seeds

Broad Windsor Beans produce large, broad, and tender pods on sturdy plants. This traditional bean variety delivers hearty yields of flavorful beans that are excellent for fresh eating, shelling, or cooking in soups and stews. The plants are reliable and perform well in home gardens.

Why you’ll love it:

• Large, tender broad bean pods with rich flavour
• Reliable yields for fresh eating or cooking
• Great for shelling, soups, and stews
• Classic garden favourite with sturdy growth

Growing Information:

• Botanical Name: Vicia faba
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable (broad bean)
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Germination: ~7–14 days
• Days to Harvest: ~80–100 days
• Height: ~60–90 cm (24–36 in)

Seed Details:

• Seed Type: Open pollinated
• Approximate Seed Count: Varies by packet
• Special Characteristics: Large broad beans; versatile for cooking; classic variety

Suggested Uses:
Sow seeds directly outdoors in cool soil after danger of hard frost has passed. Space seeds in well-drained, fertile soil and keep evenly moist. Harvest pods when full and beans are tender. Ideal for fresh eating, shelling, soups, and stews.

Seed packet includes planting instructions. Results may vary based on growing conditions.