A true taste of southern Italy, this exceptional broad bean carries the story of generations. The seeds were first brought from Sicily by a local brickie and passed on to his mate Eddie, whose Italian friend instantly recognised them: These are the broad beans we had in Sicily when I was a kid!
Unlike most modern strains,Marsonproduces impressively long pods reaching up to30cm, each packed with as many as 12 plump, creamy beans – often twice as many as standard varieties. The plants themselves are compact and sturdy, noticeably shorter than most broad beans, yet loaded with pods from top to bottom.
This heirloom is as productive as it is flavoursome, thriving in cool weather and delivering rich, buttery beans that shine fresh, dried, or stirred through a rustic pasta or soup.
Marsonis more than a broad bean – its a living taste of Sicily and a story worth passing on. Grow it, share it, and keep the heritage alive.
Seeds kindly donated by Eddie Marson
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