Eygptian

Similar in appearance to other varieties of broad bean, it produces a prolific amount of smaller pods/beans on a compact and sturdy plant. The shorter growing height and sturdy branches of this variety help it to withstand windy conditions, however staking will be required to help support the plant with its heavy load.

The small beans inside the pods are a light green/brown drying to a light tan brown colour. The culinary options are numerous, the young pods can be stir-fried or sauteed, the young beans can be used fresh in salads or dips and the dried beans make hearty stews and soups. The slow cooked dried beans are the basis of mudamma throughout the Middle East.

This versatile vegetable also makes an excellent, highly effective manure crop.

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