Growing Broad Beans, also Fava bean

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06 Aug 12 Sonia daou (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
I am looking to plant now is it too late ? Do i plant put the broad beans seed dry or do i souk them in water for some time ?
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07 Aug 12 Marcus (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
It's not too late to plant, actually now is the perfect time. I've never soaked them and mine always work. just make sure there is plenty of moisture in the soil.
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