Broad Bean – Hughey Crimson (40 seeds)

Broad Bean Hughey Crimson

Broad Bean 'Hughey Crimson' is a striking NZ-bred variety that stands out in the garden with its vivid crimson flowers and dark green pods. It is a tall, productive grower that delivers generous yields of plump, bright green beans with a rich, nutty flavour that is excellent for fresh eating, steaming, or cooking. The deep red flowers make it as ornamental as it is productive, a genuine dual-purpose plant for the home garden.

A strong and reliable performer in cool conditions, 'Hughey Crimson' is well suited to autumn and winter planting in New Zealand. It grows vigorously and benefits from some support as it reaches full height, rewarding growers with a heavy and sustained harvest over several weeks.

Planting Season: Autumn, Winter, Spring
Sow: Direct outdoors, 3–5 cm deep
Spacing: 20–30 cm apart
Height: 1–1.5 m; provide support
Germination: 7–14 days
Harvest: 90–110 days when pods are full
Flavour: Nutty, rich, and tender

40 Seeds