| Common Name | Bean |
|---|---|
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Top Category | Bush Beans |
| Flavor Profile | Buttery, Meaty |
| Fruit Size | 5” - 6” long |
| Growing Conditions | Outdoor |
| Growth Habit | Bush |
| Harvest Advantages | Fresh Eating |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Plant Attributes | Easy to Grow and Maintain |
| Plant Height | 28" - 36" |
| Plant Type | Fava |
| Planting Season | Spring |
| Seed Type | Heirloom, Open-Pollinated |
| Use | Culinary |
| Row Spacing | 18" - 36" |
Broad Windsor Fava
Bean
Starting at $3.90
The “Broad Windsor” is one of the most revered fava beans available today. The pods of this plant produce one of the largest dry beans you’ll find anywhere. Beans can be used in a variety of cuisines. Creamy, with a milder taste than limas, the mild flavor partners perfectly with many spices and herbs.
| Days to Maturity | 80 days |
|---|---|
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Light Requirement | Full Sun |
| Plant Spacing | 10" - 8" |
| Planting Depth | 1” - 2” |
| Sowing Method | Direct Sow |
| Water Needs | Average |
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