Fava Bean Seeds - 5g Heirloom Broad Beans for Planting

Fava beans, also known as broad beans, are a classic cool-season legume prized for their large, nutritious seeds and nitrogen-fixing ability. These heirloom seeds produce vigorous plants with white flowers and sturdy pods, making them a valuable addition to vegetable gardens and sustainable growing systems.

Fava beans are easy to grow and perform best in cooler weather, providing an early harvest of fresh shelling beans. They can be used as a cover crop to improve soil health or enjoyed as a delicious homegrown vegetable.

Plant Features

• Heirloom variety with large, flavorful beans
• Cool-season annual legume
• Nitrogen-fixing plants that enrich the soil
• Attractive white flowers that attract pollinators
• Dual-purpose: edible crop and cover crop

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Vicia faba
• Plant Type: Annual legume
• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Upright bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 3-8 (as cool-season annual)
• Bloom Season: Late spring to early summer
• Mature Height: 2-4 feet
• Spacing: 6-8 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow fava bean seeds directly outdoors in early spring or fall, about 1-2 inches deep and 6-8 inches apart. They prefer cooler temperatures and can tolerate light frost. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide support for taller varieties if needed.

Fava beans are relatively low-maintenance. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest pods when they are full and seeds are plump, usually 70-90 days after planting. For cover crop use, till under before seed set to add organic matter and nitrogen to the soil.

What's Included

5 grams of fava bean seeds (Vicia faba).