What is the best month to plant broad beans?

When to plant broad beans

Broad beans are generally planted in spring and autumn because the temperature is relatively stable during this period. In most cases, broad beans are best planted from late March to early April each year. In addition, broad beans can be planted as late as November. Broad beans are generally planted and propagated by sowing.

Planting time in the north and south: There is a slight difference in the time suitable for planting broad beans in the south and the north. Generally, broad beans are planted in October and November in spring in the south, while broad beans are generally planted in March and April in the north.

Greenhouse planting time: Broad beans can be grown in greenhouses. The time for greenhouse planting is different from the time for open-air planting of broad beans. Generally, broad beans can be planted in greenhouses from October to January, so that they can mature in spring.

Broad bean production area and planting month

Broad beans are grown in a wide range, and are generally grown more in areas south of the Yangtze River. Common producing areas are Yunnan, Sichuan, Hubei, Jiangsu, Shandong, Hainan, Northeast China, Gansu, Tsinghua, Hebei and Inner Mongolia.

Yunnan

Yunnan generally plants broad beans in October and November in autumn, and usually matures in May and June. The broad beans produced in Yunnan have good adaptability and the pods are very full.

Shandong broad beans

Shandong broad beans are generally planted in March and April and will mature in October in autumn. The broad beans produced in Shandong generally contain more water in the pods and have high nutritional value.

Broad bean varieties and planting months

There are many varieties of broad beans. The more common ones are Cixi Big White Silkworm, Qidou No. 1, Yundou 324, Chenghu No. 10, Yundou Zao 7, Fengdou No. 6, Yundou 147, Chongli Broad Bean, Linxia Big Broad Bean, Tongcanxian No. 1 and Qinghai No. 3 Broad Bean.

Cixi Silkworm

Cixi big white silkworms are usually planted in mid-October and will mature in May. Cixi big white silkworms have poor moisture tolerance and are a late-maturing variety, with full grains.

Linxia Broad Bean

Linxia broad beans are usually planted in March and generally mature in October in autumn. The grains of Linxia broad beans are very full, and they are a medium-ripening variety with a relatively large weight.