Broad Windsor fava beans are an older variety, dating back to at least the 1860s, but the fava bean itself has been around for thousands of years. It's been said the fava beans were once thought to be a sign of good fortune and were kept by farmers and their families to help to prevent loss and ensure prosperous crops. The plant's long pods and giant beans are fun to watch grow, and even more fun to savor after harvesting. Reaching 2-4 feet in height, Broad Windsor fava bush bean plants are self-supporting and easy to grow in a garden, a raised bed, or containers. A mature plant will produce quite a heavy harvest of 4-5 inch, glossy green pods, with high-protein, gourmet beans inside that can be as large as a quarter! Delicious fresh, dried, or eaten as shell beans, Broad Windsor fava beans have countless uses in the kitchen and numerous health benefits. They're a great source of lean protein and iron so are a natural way to help increase energy levels. They're high in thiamin, vitamins K and B6, potassium, copper, selenium, zinc, folate, and magnesium, and they contain no saturated fat or cholesterol.
More Information| SKU | DL013800 |
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| Item Package Size | Packet |
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| Seeds Per Packet | approx. 10 seeds per packet |
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| Botanical Name | Phaseolus vulgaris, Vicia faba |
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| How To Grow | Direct sow |
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| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
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| Planting Depth | 1-2 inches |
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| Seed Spacing | 3-6 inches |
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| Row Spacing | 12-30 inches |
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| Space After Thinning | 4-6 inches |
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| Days To Germinate | 6-15 days |
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| Days To Maturity | 70-80 (spring sow) |
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| Growth Rate | Medium |
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| Tolerates | Heat |
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| Seed Life Cycle | Annual |
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| Certifications | Heirloom |
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| Advantages | Good For Containers, Ornamental, Edible |
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| Additional Information | Landreth's Original, Introduced in 1892 |
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| Item Unit Of Measure | Packet |
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| Ships As | Seed |
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| Ships To Canada | Yes |
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