Vicia, Broad Bean, English Bean, Faba Bean, Fava Bean, Windsor Bean 'Dwarf Prolific'

Viciafaba

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vicia (VIK-ee-uh)
Species
faba (FAH-va)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Hardiness
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
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Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
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
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Sunset Valley, TX (Zone 9a) | March 2011 | neutral

AKA Cole's Dwarf Prolific, this broad bean is one of a very few beans capable of producing in hot temps.

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