Mr Fothergill's Broad Bean De Monica Seeds
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Mr Fothergill's Broad Bean De Monica Seeds
Mr Fothergill’s Broad Bean ‘De Monica’ Seeds are an early cropping, high-yielding variety producing large, flavour-rich beans in broad hanging pods. Ideal for spring sowing, this reliable variety delivers excellent results for home growers.
Key Features
- Early cropping variety – one of the first to harvest from spring sowing
- Produces broad ‘hangdown’ pods with 5–6 large beans per pod
- High yields from vigorous, reliable plants
- Excellent flavour with tender, succulent beans
- RHS Plants for Pollinators – supports garden biodiversity
Product Description
Mr Fothergill’s Broad Bean ‘De Monica’ is a premium white-seeded variety, recognised for its early cropping and consistent performance. The vigorous plants grow tall and strong, producing generous yields of large, broad pods that hang down for easy harvesting. Each pod contains around 5–6 plump beans, known for their rich flavour and tender texture.
This variety is particularly valued for its reliability and productivity, making it a popular choice among both beginner and experienced gardeners. As a “Best Buy” variety recommended by gardening experts and consumer groups, ‘De Monica’ offers proven quality and performance. It thrives in well-prepared, fertile soil and rewards growers with a plentiful harvest during the summer months. Additionally, being part of the RHS Plants for Pollinators range, it helps support beneficial insects in your garden.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Vicia faba
- Genus: Peas and Beans
- Plant height: Approx. 120cm (48in)
- Colour: Green
- Sowing indoors: February to April
- Sowing outdoors: February to May
- Harvest period: June to August
- Seed type: Vegetable seed
- Variety type: White seeded broad bean
Care & Growing Tips
- Sow seeds in well-dug, fertilised soil in a sunny, sheltered position
- Space plants adequately to allow good airflow and healthy growth
- Water regularly, especially during flowering and pod development
- Support taller plants if exposed to wind
- Harvest pods when beans are well developed but still tender
Why Choose This Variety?
Grow reliable, early and flavourful crops with Mr Fothergill’s ‘De Monica’ seeds—an excellent choice for productive gardens and delicious homegrown meals.
About Us
About Us
We are a family run, independent Garden Centre, Farm Shop and Restaurant combined. We are proud to offer the very best gardening, home and outdoor living products alongside delicious, fresh, locally produced food and drink.
Awarded 'Best Garden Centre in the UK in 2018 & 2021 you can rest assured that we offer excellent products, plants and customer service.
Learn more about us and our story on the 'About Us' page.
Delivery
Delivery
Collect your order in-store, have it delivered to your door, or choose a convenient InPost Locker!
We aim to dispatch orders as quickly as possible using trusted couriers.
Your Questions Answered...
What are the delivery options and prices?
We offer Standard (3-5 working days) and Express (1-2 working days) delivery for a small additional charge.
- Postable items (e.g., seed packets, gift cards) - £2.95 via Royal Mail.
- Smaller, lighter items - £4.95 – £6.95.
- Larger, heavier, and fragile items - £9.95 – £19.95.
- Pallet deliveries (e.g., furniture) - from £69.95 (see kerbside pallet delivery details below).
The exact delivery charge is calculated at checkout based on your selected items.
New! Deliver to InPost Locker
Instead of home delivery, choose to collect your parcel from an InPost Locker near you.
- Delivery rates: £3.95 or £4.95 depending on item size.
- How it works: Choose InPost after completing your order. You'll receive a notification when your parcel is ready to collect.
- Collection options: Scan the QR code or open the locker remotely via the InPost app. If collecting from a shop, show your QR code to the staff.
- Collection time: You have 3 days to pick up your parcel. InPost will send a reminder 24 hours before expiry.
- Tracking: Track your parcel via the InPost app or the tracking link in your confirmation email.
Can someone else pick up my parcel?
Yes! Share your QR code or collection code (sent via email) along with your mobile number, and they can collect it for you.
Do I need ID to collect from an InPost Locker?
No, just scan the QR code in the app or your email. For InPost Shop collections, show the QR code to the staff.
Any more questions?
Visit InPost’s [help page](#) for more details or check their blog for tips and updates.
How do I track my delivery?
Once your order is dispatched, you'll receive an email with tracking details.
Who delivers my order?
Depending on size and weight, orders are delivered by Royal Mail, Evri, or Parcelforce. Furniture and large items arrive via kerbside pallet delivery.
What is kerbside pallet delivery?
Large items like furniture are delivered on a pallet using a heavy goods vehicle. The pallet is placed at the nearest safe kerbside location. The driver cannot move it across uneven ground or remove the items from the pallet.
We can arrange a delivery date that suits you. If access for large vehicles is difficult, please let us know in advance.
What should I do if my order arrives damaged?
If your order is damaged in transit, email us a photo and your order number within 24 hours so we can resolve the issue.
Do you deliver to Northern Ireland?
Yes, though some larger or heavier items may incur a surcharge. Unfortunately, we cannot ship plants to Northern Ireland at this time.
Do any UK areas have a delivery surcharge?
Additional delivery charges may apply for:
- Channel Islands
- Northern Ireland
- Scottish Highlands & Islands
- Isle of Man & Isle of Wight
- Scilly Isles
What is the warranty on my purchase?
All products come with a manufacturer’s warranty (typically 12 months unless stated otherwise). Faulty items within the warranty period may be repaired or replaced subject to the manufacturer’s terms.
Still have questions?
Contact us via our enquiry form, call 01497 847055, or email shoponline@oldrailwaylinegc.co.uk.
Returns
Returns
How do I return an item?
If a purchase is no longer required you are able to return the goods within 28 days of delivery for a full refund in accordance with our refunds policy set out in Clause 10 of our Terms & Conditions. We will refund any money received from you using the same method originally used by you to pay for your purchase. Please make sure that you include the sales order or invoice with your return.
When returning items to us, please ensure that any and all original packaging, instructions, tags etc are included as supplied to you. We recommend using a recorded/insured service to return your order. The Old Railway Garden Centre cannot be held responsible for returned items lost or damaged in transit to us.
