Broad Windsor Fava Bean Seeds
- HOW TO GROW
- FAST FACTS
- REVIEWS
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Since fava bean seeds prefer cool temperatures and can survive temperatures down to 15F, plant the heirloom bean seeds very early in spring as soon as the ground can be worked. These plants do not do well in heat, so some gardeners in warmer regions plant them in the fall for a late winter crop, overwinter them, and get another crop in early spring. Place the fava bean seeds 1.5" deep in the ground and about 6" apart, in rows about 1-3' apart. This plant can thrive in poor soil, so no fertilization is necessary. Germination usually takes place in 7-15 days.
Growing: As the fava bean plants grow, keep the soil moist. As the pods develop, the plants grow heavy and may need to be supported with stakes to prevent breakage. Watch out for aphids, and immediately remove the infected parts of the plant. Fava beans have a good chance of surviving the winter in climates as cold as Zone 6.
Harvesting: Look for shiny, thick green pods. The pods will need to be discarded and the outer husk removed from the bean itself, though smaller beans are sometimes tender enough to eat without husking. For dry beans, wait to harvest them until the pods are black.
Seed Saving: Varieties of lima, runner, or fava bean seeds will cross pollinate. To prevent cross pollination, isolate the plants you are saving for seed from these other varieties by at least a half a mile. Wait until the pods are black and the seeds are completely dry before removing them from the plant. Allow the seeds to dry completely before storing them in an open container or in the freezer to prevent molding. Since your saved heirloom bean seeds have not been treated and may not keep well, expect somewhat lower germination rates.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Vicia faba
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 20
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 40 Inches
Color: Green
Fabulous Favas
Been planting Windors for over 50 years. Always try to plant before St. Patrick's day here in the New Jersey. This year planted on February 20th!. One lb. of seed will yield about 30lbs of pods.
Order
Fast delivery, haven’t planted yet !
wonderful service. viable seeds.
I ordered these seeds one day and received them the next day. That was about a month ago. I planted them a day or two later, and now they are coming up beautifully. It LOOKS as though every seed sprouted. Mmm. Fava beans!
Fava Beans
Purchased some from u a couple of years ago. Just planted them this year. Got the best crop we have ever gotten. Usually we let some of existing plants dry and use those seeds. Crop was lousy. Have already ordered seed for next year. Thank You
Too soon
The seeds arrived quickly but, as they will not be planted until Fall, I cannot comment on their quality.
Fava beans
The beans arrived promptly, the packaging was very nice, and the bean sprouting percentage was great.
Great service
The beans came in the mail very fast, which I really appreciated, since they need to be planted early. Very well-packaged, competitively priced, and excellent condition. I plan to do more business with Everwilde.
Best beans I've grown!
I planted 10 and 10 grew! They're wonderful!
DESCRIPTION
HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Since fava bean seeds prefer cool temperatures and can survive temperatures down to 15F, plant the heirloom bean seeds very early in spring as soon as the ground can be worked. These plants do not do well in heat, so some gardeners in warmer regions plant them in the fall for a late winter crop, overwinter them, and get another crop in early spring. Place the fava bean seeds 1.5" deep in the ground and about 6" apart, in rows about 1-3' apart. This plant can thrive in poor soil, so no fertilization is necessary. Germination usually takes place in 7-15 days.
Growing: As the fava bean plants grow, keep the soil moist. As the pods develop, the plants grow heavy and may need to be supported with stakes to prevent breakage. Watch out for aphids, and immediately remove the infected parts of the plant. Fava beans have a good chance of surviving the winter in climates as cold as Zone 6.
Harvesting: Look for shiny, thick green pods. The pods will need to be discarded and the outer husk removed from the bean itself, though smaller beans are sometimes tender enough to eat without husking. For dry beans, wait to harvest them until the pods are black.
Seed Saving: Varieties of lima, runner, or fava bean seeds will cross pollinate. To prevent cross pollination, isolate the plants you are saving for seed from these other varieties by at least a half a mile. Wait until the pods are black and the seeds are completely dry before removing them from the plant. Allow the seeds to dry completely before storing them in an open container or in the freezer to prevent molding. Since your saved heirloom bean seeds have not been treated and may not keep well, expect somewhat lower germination rates.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Vicia faba
Type: Open Pollinated, Heirloom, Cool Season
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Seeds per Ounce: 20
Planting Method: Direct Sow
Sunlight: Full Sun
Height: 40 Inches
Color: Green
Reviews
Review
Fabulous Favas
Been planting Windors for over 50 years. Always try to plant before St. Patrick's day here in the New Jersey. This year planted on February 20th!. One lb. of seed will yield about 30lbs of pods.
Review
Order
Fast delivery, haven’t planted yet !
Review
wonderful service. viable seeds.
I ordered these seeds one day and received them the next day. That was about a month ago. I planted them a day or two later, and now they are coming up beautifully. It LOOKS as though every seed sprouted. Mmm. Fava beans!
Review
Fava Beans
Purchased some from u a couple of years ago. Just planted them this year. Got the best crop we have ever gotten. Usually we let some of existing plants dry and use those seeds. Crop was lousy. Have already ordered seed for next year. Thank You
Review
Too soon
The seeds arrived quickly but, as they will not be planted until Fall, I cannot comment on their quality.
Review
Fava beans
The beans arrived promptly, the packaging was very nice, and the bean sprouting percentage was great.
Review
Great service
The beans came in the mail very fast, which I really appreciated, since they need to be planted early. Very well-packaged, competitively priced, and excellent condition. I plan to do more business with Everwilde.
Review
Best beans I've grown!
I planted 10 and 10 grew! They're wonderful!