fava beans planting seeds Bean Seeds, Fava

fava beans planting seeds Bean Seeds, Fava(Vicia faba) 75 days. English Heirloom 1863. These huge broad beans are perfectly suited for our shorter seasons. They are even slightly frost tolerant; a great choice if you experience those cool late Spring nights. Pods can grow to 7 inches each with each pod containing 5 7 fava beans. Growth Habit: Bush Bean, 36 inches tall. *Although Windsor Fava are bush beans, a good crop is heavy & can weigh down plants. Trellising can help to keep them up, but

(Vicia faba) 75 days. English Heirloom 1863.

These huge broad beans are perfectly suited for our shorter seasons. They are even slightly frost tolerant; a great choice if you experience those cool late-Spring nights. Pods can grow to 7 inches each with each pod containing 5 - 7 fava beans.

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Growth Habit: Bush Bean, 36 inches tall. *Although Windsor Fava are bush beans, a good crop is heavy & can weigh down plants. Trellising can help to keep them up, but is not required.* 

Sun Requirements: Best in Full Sun

Soil Preference: Rich, well draining garden soil (balanced pH)

When to Plant: Fava beans thrive in cooler temperatures & are frost tolerant, so plant in early Spring, when the soil is first workable (When you would plant peas.) Alternatively, plant a Fall crop in mid-August for an October harvest.

How to Plant: Soak bean seeds over night to quicken germination. Hoe out a shallow furrow, 1 inch deep. Space bean seeds every 2 inches. Cover seeds with soil & tamp down soil to improve contact with seeds. (Tamping also creates a trough that catches water, delivering it straight to the seeds!) Water thoroughly after planting. 

When to Harvest: After about 75 days, when pods are plump & bright green.