Broad Beans, Blackfly and Ladybirds

Broad beans are so easy to grow! I use them in salads and the excess get frozen to be used in casseroles during the winter.

This week they needed a spray with washing up liquid and water to get rid of the blackfly. The ladybirds had also arrived to help out but most looked like they were busy mating. Hopefully they would have worked up a good appetite and will eat the blackfly which I left for them!

Last year my broad beans flopped to the ground with the weight of the pods so this year I've staked and tied them ahead of time.