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

• Plant Name: Broad Windsor Fava Bean (Vicia faba)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 10 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 2-4 feet
• Days to Maturity: 70-85 days
• USDA Zone: 3-10
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Fava beans thrive in cool weather.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1 to 2 inches deep.
• Spacing: Space seeds 4-6 inches apart in rows that are 24-36 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
• 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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