Fava Bean

Fava beans are one of the oldest plants under cultivation, having been grown in ancient Greece and Rome. Unlike other beans, they prefer cool weather, allowing them to be planted — and harvested — much earlier. Fava beans have a distinct flavor and creamy texture that make them a fine ingredient for a wide variety of dishes. This legume is a natural, organic fertilizer (called a green manure) that fixes nitrogen in the soil for other plants to use. By planting fava beans in your garden, food plot or field, you can improve soil fertility at the same time without needing to add other fertilizers and amendments.

Type: Legume

Season: Cool Season

Seeding & Growth

• Drilled: 1″ to 2″ deep
• Broadcast: 60 lbs/A
• Avg Seeds/lb: 2,500
• Height: 2′-7′
• Drought and Heat: Fair drought tolerance, very good heat tolerance
• Flooding: Very good tolerance for flooding and ponding