Emma Taylor
9 June 2022
In this article, I will take you through everything you need to know to grow Broad Bean in your Perth backyard.
(Whilst most of this guide suits anywhere in Australia, check local conditions for growing months if you live outside Perth.)
Your vegetable garden can feed not just your body, but your soul. It encourages you to ask for more out of your garden, seeking variety and adventure every day.
When should you plant Broad Bean?
The best months to plant Broad Bean in Perth are Mar-Jul. You can plant using Seed, ideally when the soil temperature is around 10-20 degrees celcius and the air is around 5-25 degree celcius.
Seeds or Transplant? Seed
Ideal air temp: 5-25c
Ideal soil temp: 10-20c
Can Broad Bean grow in pots?
Yes, they can grow in pots. Be mindful of the size they grow to.
The great thing about planting Broad Bean in pots is that you can move them around easily, should they need more or less sun, or are getting attacked by pests. In some cases, you can even grow Broad Bean indoors, as long as the position can get enough sun.
How much sun should Broad Bean get?
You will discover that Broad Bean thrives on Full sun.
Some gardens get more shade than others, and your direction north etc varies. Try the ideal position first, and if the Broad Bean isn’t growing well enough, maybe try a more or less sunnier spot.
To get the best results you must talk to your vegetables.
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How often should you water Broad Bean?
Broad Bean really enjoys when it gets Keep the soil moist.
They prefer soil that is Well-drained.
When can you harvest?
Being a Monthly vegetable, the ideal time to harvest your Broad Bean crop is around Aug-Nov. Play it by ear though, and just see how your plant(s) do this season.
Growing Broad Bean in rows
If you are getting serious with your vegetable garden, you may wish to grow Broad Bean in rows. You’ll need to allow around 90 centimetres between rows, and 15-20 centimetres between each seedling or seed.
Space between rows: 90 cm
Space between seedlings: 15-20 cm
Keep the seeds!
Did you know that you can keep Broad Bean seeds for up to 1 years, and use them to grow more next season?
The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just on the body, but the soul.
Robert Breault
Enjoy delicious Broad Bean in your Perth garden
You can save so much money by growing Broad Bean in your own backyard.
Did you know that working your hands in the soil has been proven to improve your immune system and your mental health? Studies show that gardeners are less stressed, and live longer.
Now get out there and get your hands dirty and enjoy the process of growing your own vegetables.
