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 'Imperial Green Longpod' is a heavy cropping broad bean, bearing long pods of up to nine beans. The Royal Horticultural Society has given it its prestigious Award of Garden Merit (AGM).
Grow Vicia faba 'Imperial Green Longpod' 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 ‘Imperial green longpod’ and wildlife
Vicia ‘Imperial green longpod’ 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 ‘Imperial green longpod’ poisonous?
Vicia ‘Imperial green longpod’ has no toxic effects reported.
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Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
Plants that go well with Vicia 'Imperial Green Longpod'
