Vicia, Broad Bean, English Bean, Faba Bean, Fava Bean, Windsor Bean 'Masterpiece Green Longpod'

Viciafaba

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vicia (VIK-ee-uh)
Species
faba (FAH-va)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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
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

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| January 2012 | positive

These are mildly frost hardly in the UK I sow in February with an average last frost date of early May. Best given some protection but ...Read More

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