Vicia, Broad Bean, English Bean, Faba Bean, Fava Bean, Windsor Bean
Viciafaba 'New Zealand Purple'

Category
Annuals
Vegetables

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Pollen may cause allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Dark Purple/Black
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed