The Midwinter broad beans are in flower.
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The flowers are a deep purple.
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The midwinter strain of broad bean was developed by Malcolm Allison. The plants are looking very strong and healthy, exhibiting their hybrid vigour.
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The bottom leaves of one plant appears to have rust, but so far it is not having any visible effects on the plant.
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Malcolm has warned that this strain of broad bean will not yield well. But we look forward to harvesting the purple Midwinter broad beans that will result from these flowers!
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