Vicia faba 'The Sutton'
bean (broad) 'The Sutton'
'The Sutton' is a variety of broad bean, a hardy, upright annual, with square-sectioned stems clothed with oblong, blue-green leaves. Clusters of scented, tubular, black and white flowers are produced all the way up the stem, followed by pods up to 15cm long with an average of six, white-skinned beans per pod
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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | White Black | Blue Green | Green | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Black | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Fabaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Columnar upright
- Genus
Vicia are annuals, herbaceous perennials or climbers; leaves may be simple or divided into many small leaflets, often ending in a tendril. The yellow, purple, white or pink, pea-like flowers are produced in small clusters on the stem or in larger, upright sprays
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Does best in a sunny, sheltered position with fertile, moist but well-drained soil, though most soils will produce an adequate crop. May be sown in Oct/Nov and protected overwinter with cloches, for an early harvest. Otherwise sow in February in pots in a cold greenhouse or in March/Apr outdoors. Should not need support. Harvest from May. See Broad beans (Grow your own)
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
Picking off the tips of the shoots can delay and reduce infestation by black bean aphid, and also improve the yield of beans
Pests
May be susceptible to pea and bean weevil and black bean aphid. Stored seed may be susceptible to broad bean seed beetle
Diseases
May be affected by broad bean rust and broad bean chocolate spot
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