Fava Bean Seeds – Vicia faba Vegetable Plant

Fava Bean is a cool-season legume grown for its sturdy upright plants and edible bean pods. Plants develop thick stems, broad foliage, and attractive flowers during the growing season. This species is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and vegetable plots, performing best in cool temperatures and fertile, well-drained soil. Fava Bean adapts well to spring and fall cultivation and contributes seasonal productivity in home gardens.

Features

• Cool-season legume crop
• Produces upright plants with broad foliage
• Develops edible bean pods during the growing season
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and vegetable plots
• Adapted to cool growing conditions
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soils
• Suitable for spring and fall planting

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Vicia faba
• Common Name (US): Broad Bean
• Seed Type / Variety: Vicia faba
• Growth Habit: Upright annual legume
• USDA Zones: 3-11
• Planting Season: Spring and Fall
• Growing Season: Spring and Fall
• Sowing Season: February-April and September-November
• Germination Time and Conditions: 7-14 days at 45-75°F (7-24°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 24-48 inches tall, 12-18 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches apart