Growing Broad Beans, also Fava bean

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09 Nov 10 Kusum (Australia - temperate climate)
I sow broad beans seedlings in early September. In October end I saw a couple of broad beans and after that the broad beans were getting black on the top and are not growing big. Also there are many flowers but could not see any more broad beans. Can you please advise what has happened and how can I protect my broad beans from further destruction?
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16 Jun 18 bianca (Australia - temperate climate)
hello, from Sydney here. The reason is because you planted them late. They are a cool crop plant and as such need to be planted in Autumn or winter. I wouldnt plant after June, too late. I find the best time to sow seeds are May-June
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28 Jun 11 Alan (Australia - temperate climate)
I find sowing BB's in June reduces the likelihood of brown or black spot. I'm in Tasmania. The beans germinate in approx 21 days do not grow a great deal but 'take off' in September and produce a wonderful crop. I pinch out the growing tips when plants are about a metre+ tall. They are good steamed.
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