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Vicia, Broad Bean, English Bean, Faba Bean, Fava Bean, Windsor Bean 'Aquadulce'

Viciafaba

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Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Vicia (VIK-ee-uh)
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Species
faba (FAH-va)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness

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Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
White/Near White
Bloom Time

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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Sunol, California

New York City, New York

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