Vicia, Broad Bean, English Bean, Fava Bean, Windsor Bean 'Green Windsor'

Viciafaba

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vicia (VIK-ee-uh)
Species
faba (FAH-va)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Pollen may cause allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
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
Regional

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

Sierra Vista, Arizona

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Gardener's Notes:

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neutral
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Sierra Vista, AZ (Zone 8b) | May 2008 | positive

I am zone 8b. Planted Oct 15, Harvested green shell beans May 1, Tollerated cold down to 20* without protection. Very little growth dur...Read More

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | February 2006 | neutral

A large broad bean.

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