I had a quick visit to the allotment today and planted 25 garlic cloves (Albigensian Wight), and sowed 70 broad beans (Aquadulce Claudia).
The garlic needs to be overwintered to produce bulbs and not enlarged cloves. This is a large softneck variety and will be ready for harvest in June next year.
I specifically chose Aquadulce Claudia as these beans produce a better harvest if overwintered. My Grandad always said the beans produce a better crop if they are sown in November. I have also read they get less problems with black fly.
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