Aprovecho
Fava Bean
Open Pollinated
Vicia faba
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Fabaceae (Pea family) · Genus: Vicia
Characteristics
Color
Green
Flavor
Rich / ComplexSweet
Intended Use
Fresh Shell
Texture
Juicy
About the Plant
Life Cycle
Annual
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Hardiness
Cool-Season/Hardy
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Moisture
Evenly Moist but Well Drained
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Origin
United States
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Germination
7–14 days
at 40–75 °F
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Days to Maturity
110 days
Plant Height
3–4 ft
Fruit Size
9 in
How to Plant
🏠
Start Indoors
Not Recommended / Direct Sow Only
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Direct Sow (Spring)
4-6 Weeks Before Last Frost
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Direct Sow (Fall)
2-4 Weeks Before First Frost
Planting Depth
1–2 in
Seed Spacing
4–6 in
Row Spacing
18–30 in
Thin To
6–8 in
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Optimal Soil Temp
50–70 °F
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Soil Temp
40–75 °F
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Air Temp
15–80 °F
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