My broad beans are now 4-6 inches high. They have started producing branches from the base, 2 or 3 new shoots. I have never had this happen before. On my neighbour's plot his broad beans are a bit higher and have only the one stalk. Should I cut off the side shoots?
Leave them, they photosynthesise like the main stem and give the plant added strength. Are you growing a different variety?
No. They are Aquadulce Claudia which I have grown many times but I don't remember them branching out quite so low before, only when the first stem has got to its full height. Thanks for reply. Just off to give them a drink.
I've had them branching, so it's probably something they do when they feel like it.
Some of mine are doing it too- Suttons.
So a funny year for b/b. Mine are Sutton's too. I must ask my neighbour what he is growing.
Sorry, I meant The Sutton (dwarf)!