Broad Windsor Fava Bean Seeds - Vicia Faba, 10 seeds

Quantity: 10 Seeds / pack

Broad Windsor is a classic fava bean with large pods of buttery beans, eaten fresh or dried for storage. Its botanical name is Vicia faba. Each packet contains 10 seeds.

Seed Information

• Plant type: cool-season legume
• Common name: Broad Windsor fava bean
• Botanical name: Vicia faba
• Life cycle: annual
• Sunlight: full sun to partial shade
• Watering: even moisture; avoid waterlogged soil
• Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
• Growth habit: upright, sturdy plants that may need light support in wind
• Planting time: early spring or fall in mild-winter climates

Growing Instructions

• Sow 1-2 inches deep in early spring, or in fall where winters are mild.
• Plant in full sun to partial shade in moderately fertile, well-drained soil.
• Seeds generally germinate in 7-14 days in soil temperatures of about 40-70°F.
• Space seeds about 6 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart.
• Water evenly; favas dislike both drought during pod fill and soggy soil.
• Plants are generally ready about 75-85 days after sowing.
• For fresh eating, harvest green pods when they are full and plump; for storage, leave pods on the plant until fully dry.