Broad beans · ★ legendary
Crimson Flowered
Nearly went extinct in the 1970s until a single packet was found in a Kent seed bank. Deep crimson flowers that stop people mid-path on the allotment. The beans are excellent too, but honestly, you're growing this for the drama.
in the kitchen
Broad bean and feta salad
Double-pod the beans, toss warm with crumbled feta, fresh dill, a glug of good olive oil, and a scatter of the crimson flowers on top. Almost too pretty to eat.
Simple buttered broad beans
Double-pod, blanch briefly, then toss in a hot pan with butter, a pinch of flaky salt, and a squeeze of lemon. Let the beans speak for themselves.
where to find the seeds
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