Broad beans for freezing should be small and young, with tender outer skins, and it is best to plant a variety recommended for good flavour. Best varieties for freezing: Carter’s Green Leviathan; Green Longpod.
Growing Broad beans do best in rich ground. In mild areas, the seed can be planted in the early winter on a dry day when the ground is well broken up; some protecting during cold spells is advisable. Broad beans need good hoeing during growing, and careful attention should be paid to black fly. As soon as the first flowers set, the tops should be prinched out to ensure an early crop; nipping off side shoots will strenghten the plants. Freezing Remove broad beans from shells, blanch 1 1/2 minutes and pack in cartons or polythene bags. To Cook put in boiling salted water for 8 minutes. Strorage time: 1 year.
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