Bean, Fava/Broad - Broad Windsor

Consumed around the world as a nutritious, protein-rich dried bean, The Broad Windsor Fava Bean is also tasty as a shell bean. This cold hardy bush-type plant grows to 3'-4' with unusual black and white blossoms. The huge beans have a creamy, nutty flavor, and the leaves can be eaten fresh or cooked. High yields make this nitrogen fixer a multi-tasker in the fall and winter gardens of all grow zones. Easy to grow Cold hardy to 20 degrees Nitrogen fixer Great for winter gardens SEED PLANTING TIPS Botanical name: Vicia faba Depth to plant seeds: 2" deep Spacing between plants: 4"-6" apart Spacing between rows: 18"-24" apart Days to germinate (sprout): 10-14 days Germination soil temps: 50F-65F Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH Sun needs: Full sun Frost hardy: Yes Planting season: Spring, fall, winter # of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 2-4 plants per sq. ft. Days to maturity: 75-80 days when spring sown, 180 days when fall sown Click here to view our full Bean grow guide. Good companion plants: