Grow a taste of history with the Broad Windsor Fava Bean, a classic and hearty heirloom. This variety is prized for its large pods filled with big, meaty beans that have a wonderfully buttery texture and a rich, slightly sweet, earthy flavor. As an excellent cool-weather crop, Fava Beans are one of the first legumes you can plant in the spring for an early summer harvest. They are a fantastic, nutritious choice for hearty stews, fresh salads, or mashing into a delicious dip.
⭐ What you'll love
Large, meaty beans with a rich, buttery flavor and superb texture.
An excellent cool-season crop, perfect for early spring and fall planting.
A nutritious and versatile bean for stews, salads, dips, and side dishes.
A sturdy, upright bush plant that is very easy to grow.
🌿 Seed details
Plant Name: Broad Windsor Fava Bean (Vicia faba)
Seed Quantity: Approx. 10 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
Lifecycle: Annual
Height: 2-4 feet
Days to Maturity: 70-85 days
USDA Zone: 3-10
Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked. Fava beans thrive in cool weather.
Depth: Plant seeds 1 to 2 inches deep.
Spacing: Space seeds 4-6 inches apart in rows that are 24-36 inches apart.
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
Harvest: Harvest pods when they are plump and the beans inside have filled out.
✅ Our seed packets
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Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
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