Grow a taste of history with the Broad Windsor Fava Bean, a classic and hearty heirloom. This variety is prized for its large pods filled with big, meaty beans that have a wonderfully buttery texture and a rich, slightly sweet, earthy flavor. As an excellent cool-weather crop, Fava Beans are one of the first legumes you can plant in the spring for an early summer harvest. They are a fantastic, nutritious choice for hearty stews, fresh salads, or mashing into a delicious dip.
⭐ What you'll love
- Large, meaty beans with a rich, buttery flavor and superb texture.
- An excellent cool-season crop, perfect for early spring and fall planting.
- A nutritious and versatile bean for stews, salads, dips, and side dishes.
- A sturdy, upright bush plant that is very easy to grow.
🌿 Seed details
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Plant Name: Broad Windsor Fava Bean (Vicia faba)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 10 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Annual
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Height: 2-4 feet
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Days to Maturity: 70-85 days
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USDA Zone: 3-10
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Fava beans thrive in cool weather.
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Depth: Plant seeds 1 to 2 inches deep.
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Spacing: Space seeds 4-6 inches apart in rows that are 24-36 inches apart.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
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Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
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Harvest: Harvest pods when they are plump and the beans inside have filled out.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
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