Broad Bean Witkiem Manita – Early, Fast-Growing White Beans

Botanical Name: Vicia faba
Seed Count: 45
Height: 90cm (36in)
Nutrition: Rich in Vitamin C, Folate & Fibre

Broad Bean Witkiem Manita is a very early, fast-growing variety that produces short, well-filled pods containing 4–5 tender white beans with excellent flavour. Ideal for home gardeners, these beans are nutritious, versatile, and easy to grow.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Early Cropping & Fast Growth: Perfect for spring sowing and an early harvest.

• High-Quality Beans: Succulent, tasty white beans packed with nutrients.

• Nutritious & Delicious: Excellent source of vitamin C, folate, and fibre.

• Compact & Manageable: Plants reach 90cm, ideal for smaller gardens or containers.

How to Grow:

• Outdoors: Sow February to May, 5cm deep in well-prepared, fertile soil. Space seeds 23cm apart in a zigzag row pattern with 60cm between rows. Seedlings appear in 10–18 days. Water regularly and succession sow for continuous harvest.

• Indoors: Sow February to April, 2.5cm deep in pots of compost. Keep warm (15–20°C), gradually acclimatise seedlings, and plant out 23cm apart April–May.

• Harvest: June to August. Pick pods when fully filled but still tender.

A top choice for early home-grown broad beans, Witkiem Manita combines speed, flavour, and reliable yields for gardeners seeking an early, productive crop. 🌿✨