The early broad beans, planted in November, have cropped heavily but are
now over, & will be replaced with runner beans.
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The broad beans went into good soil with a good structure. Thanks to the
bed system, this soil has not been trodden on, because the plants can be
harvested from the paths alongside the beds. So no cultivation work is
necessary. There are no weeds, and therefore the soil need not be disturbed.
The soil is very wet from recent rains, and would easily loose its
structure if moved.
The broad beans will be cut off at soil level, and the runner beans will
be transplanted directly into the broad bean patch.
