Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
green pods
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Cool
Flavour Profile
Mild
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
NON- GMO
Plant Type
vegetable
Planting Season
Autumn
Fruit Size
Large
Plant Height
90 to 120 cm
Light Requirement
6 to 8 hours
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
6 to 9
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
20 to 30 cm
Planting Depth
3 to 5 cm
Growing Conditions
Cool
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Super Aquadulce beans tolerate cool-season growing?
Can Super Aquadulce beans tolerate cool-season growing?
Yes. This variety is well suited to cool-season cultivation and is commonly sown for autumn or early spring harvests.
Does Super Aquadulce produce large pods with multiple beans?
Does Super Aquadulce produce large pods with multiple beans?
Yes. The plants develop long, well-filled pods containing several broad beans under suitable growing conditions.
Can Super Aquadulce be harvested as young beans or fully mature beans?
Can Super Aquadulce be harvested as young beans or fully mature beans?
Yes. The pods can be picked young for tender beans or left to mature for larger, fully developed seeds.
Will harvesting pods regularly encourage continued production?
Will harvesting pods regularly encourage continued production?
Yes. Picking mature pods promptly helps the plants continue producing additional pods during the harvest season.
Can Super Aquadulce improve pollinator activity in the garden?
Can Super Aquadulce improve pollinator activity in the garden?
Yes. Its flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects during the blooming period.
How is Super Aquadulce different from dwarf broad bean varieties?
How is Super Aquadulce different from dwarf broad bean varieties?
Super Aquadulce grows taller and typically produces longer pods with abundant beans, while dwarf broad bean varieties remain more compact and are suited to smaller growing spaces.