Vicia Species, Broad Bean, English Bean, Faba Bean, Fava Bean, Windsor Bean
Viciafaba

Synonym:Faba bona

Synonym:Faba faba

Synonym:Faba vulgaris

Synonym:Orobus faba

Synonym:Vicia vulgaris

Category
Annuals
Vegetables

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Red

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

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; sow indoors before last frost
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