Vicia, Broad Bean, English Bean, Faba Bean, Fava Bean, Windsor Bean 'Witkiem Major'

Viciafaba

Family
Fabaceae (fab-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Vicia (VIK-ee-uh)
Species
faba (FAH-va)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Hardiness
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | October 2005 | neutral

This is a classic English variety suitable for both spring and fall sowing. Inedible pods contain up to 6 large beans for fresh eating. 75 days.

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