Description
xGrow your own delicious and nutrient-packed Fava Beans (Vicia faba) with this 1/4 oz packet of seeds. Known as broad beans, these versatile legumes produce large, creamy beans that are perfect for soups, stews, purees, or fresh eating. Fava beans are a cool-season crop, thriving in spring and fall, and offer the added benefit of enriching your soil with nitrogen.
Fava beans are easy to grow and adapt well to various conditions. These hardy plants prefer full sun, fertile, well-drained soil, and cooler weather. Maturing in 75–90 days, they produce upright plants that yield clusters of large pods filled with flavorful beans. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner, Fava Beans are an excellent choice for adding a nutritious, protein-rich crop to your garden.
- Botanical Name: Vicia faba (Fava Bean)
- Common Name: Fava Bean, Broad Bean
- Seed Quantity: 1/4 oz (approx. 10–12 seeds)
- Flavor Profile: Rich, nutty, and creamy
- Uses: Soups, stews, purees, fresh eating
- Growing Conditions: Cool-season, full sun
- Plant Type: Annual legume
- Days to Maturity: 75–90 days
- Soil Type: Fertile, well-drained soil with neutral pH (6.5–7.5)
- Watering: Moderate; consistent moisture is key
- Zones: USDA Zones 3–10 (cool climates preferred)
- Eco-Friendly: Non-GMO heirloom variety
- Features: Nitrogen-fixing, high-yielding, cool-season crop
- Color: Green pods with cream-colored beans
- Features: Nutritious, nitrogen-fixing, cool-weather hardy
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Watering: Moderate; avoid waterlogging
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Growth Rate: Moderate; matures in 75–90 days
- Care Level: Easy to moderate
- Type: Vegetable Seeds
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Ships from: USA
Vendor: Folia Flora
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