Broad beans, Vicia faba, are easy to grow, bearing an early crop of delicious, tender beans suitable for using in the first of the summer salads.
Vicia faba 'Aquadulce Claudia' is considered the best variety for autumn sowing. It bears long pods of delicious white seeds. It has a strong root system and an upright growth habit, growing two-three stems per plant. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Vicia faba 'Aquadulce Claudia' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Pinch out growing tips in spring to deter blackfly, and support plants in exposed gardens.
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Vicia ‘Aquadulce claudia’ and wildlife
Vicia ‘Aquadulce claudia’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Vicia ‘Aquadulce claudia’ poisonous?
Vicia ‘Aquadulce claudia’ has no toxic effects reported.
