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Just off to plant a couple of rows of broad beans.......

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Tiny Clanger:
OK. Old question I'm sure, but scar up? Scar down? Scar on its side edge on?  I've always planted scar down before, but is another way better?

Obelixx:
I seem to recall from distant school days (3rd year biology) that the roots and shoots come from the scar side so I always try to plant mine with the scar vertical.   However, I expect the urge to grow is such that the relevant roots and shoot bits sort themselves out whichever way up the seed is sitting.

Tiny Clanger:
Might try a row each way. Just as long as they grow eventually. Just don't want them too big befor the spring winds, or I'll have to put supports in. 😁😁

Tee Gee:
This photo might help you decide:

Tiny Clanger:
Thanks TeeGee. Hope all is good with you. Planted DiMonica as a double row. Soil looks great and came back with leeks, celariac and first lot of sprouts.
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